Behance
Founded 2006 · 4,052 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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Behance is a portfolio and community platform for creative professionals to showcase their work, discover clients, and grow their careers. The platform connects creators with potential business opportunities and clients globally.
Founders & leadership
Behance was founded in 2006 by Scott Belsky and Matias Corea.
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Scott Belskyin𝕏FounderScott Belsky founded Behance, a platform for creative professionals to showcase work and develop careers, serving as CEO until Adobe acquired the company in 2012. He subsequently held leadership roles at Adobe including Chief Product Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, and is currently a partner at A24 and board member of Atlassian.
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Matias CoreainFounder
Investors · 7
500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K
Hawke VenturesSanta Monica · $50K – $2M
Union Square Ventures (USV)New York City · $1M – $8M
Adverb VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
ChemistryreportedSan Francisco
Pace CapitalreportedNew York
Also in the syndicate · 1
Kindred Ventureslead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseedMar 2024
Adverb Ventures (lead), Kindred Ventures (lead)
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 4
by search overlap
Canva55971 shared keywordsDesign platform; Blackbird invested when it was just an idea and in every round since.
Redbubble34446 shared keywordsRedbubble is an online marketplace where independent artists sell their designs printed on products such as apparel and other merchandise. It connects artists with consumers looking for artist-made and fan art items.
99designs31399 shared keywords99designs operates a marketplace that connects businesses and organizations with freelance designers through crowdsourced design competitions and contests. The platform enables clients to crowdsource graphic design, logo design, and other creative work from a global network of designers.
Figma26738 shared keywordsFigma is a collaborative design platform that enables teams to create apps, websites, and products through shared design tools integrated with development workflows and AI-powered design assistance.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Behance do?
- Behance is a portfolio and community platform for creative professionals to showcase their work, discover clients, and grow their careers. The platform connects creators with potential business opportunities and clients globally.
- Who founded Behance?
- Behance was founded by Scott Belsky, Matias Corea in 2006.
- Who are Behance's investors?
- Behance's investors include 500 Global, Hawke Ventures, Union Square Ventures (USV), Adverb Ventures, Chemistry, Pace Capital.