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BigCommerce (NASDAQ:CMRC)

Austin, US · Founded 2013 · 10 known investors

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BigCommerce is a cloud-based ecommerce platform that enables merchants and retailers to build and manage online stores. The company serves retailers of all sizes across 150+ countries.

Founders & leadership

BigCommerce (NASDAQ:CMRC) was founded in 2013 by Wadih Machaalani and Mitchell Harper.

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Wadih MachaalaniCo-founder
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Mitchell HarperCo-founder
RARobert Alvarez
Robert AlvarezExecutiveRobert Alvarez previously served as an executive officer at BigCommerce, where he scaled the company from $7M ARR post-Series A to $331M and guided it through its IPO and subsequent growth rounds. He has over 25 years of experience with venture-backed startups, including leadership roles at four companies acquired by Intel, Dell, and RR Donnelley, and one that reached a $4B post-IPO valuation.
TSTim Schulz
Tim SchulzExecutiveTechnology executive with 15+ years of experience scaling software companies, including roles at Google where he built an $850M channel business, and at BigCommerce where he grew revenue from $35M to $100M in 18 months ahead of its $6B IPO. He has also held product leadership positions at VTEX and Weedmaps.
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Steven PowerExecutiveSteven Power held leadership roles across multiple technology and business services companies, including positions as Chief Commercial Officer at Catapult Sports (an ASX-listed athlete analytics firm), Global President at Deputy (a cloud workforce management platform), and President at BigCommerce (a SaaS ecommerce platform serving over 100,000 brands). He also founded ReachLocal Australia and held executive positions at Web.com, RollKall, and CommentSold.

Board

LBLawrence Bohn
Lawrence BohnBoard directorInvestment Team at General Catalyst
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Steven MurrayBoard director
LNLorrie Norrington
Lorrie NorringtonBoard directorOperating Partner at Lead Edge Capital
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Kari RamanBoard director
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Stephen CaseBoard director
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Eric GrovesBoard director

Investors · 10

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$158.7M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2014–2018

▶$64MraisedApr 2018 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brent BellmDirector
  • Russell KleinExecutive Officer
  • Don ClarkeDirector
  • Lawrence BohnDirector
  • Jeff RichardsDirector
  • Robert AlvarezExecutive Officer
  • Lorrie NorringtonDirector
  • Scott HilleboeDirector
Offering amount
$64M
Amount sold
$64M
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$39.4MraisedJun 2017 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kabir MisraDirector
  • Jeff RichardsDirector
  • Russell KleinExecutive Officer
  • Robert AlvarezExecutive Officer
  • Scott HilleboeDirector
  • Lawrence BohnDirector
  • Don ClarkeDirector
  • Brent BellmExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffrey MengoliExecutive Officer
  • Lorrie NorringtonDirector
Offering amount
$39.4M
Amount sold
$39.4M
First sale
Apr 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$204.4KraisedMay 2015 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert AlvarezExecutive Officer
  • Lawrence BohnDirector
  • Steven MurrayDirector
  • Lorrie NorringtonDirector
  • Wadih MachaalaniDirector
  • Tim SchulzExecutive Officer
  • Mitchell HarperDirector
  • Kari RamanDirector
  • Stephen CaseDirector
Offering amount
$204.4K
Amount sold
$204.4K
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$55MraisedDec 2014 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steven PowerExecutive Officer
  • Steven MurrayDirector
  • Lawrence BohnDirector
  • Mitchell HarperDirector
  • Robert AlvarezExecutive Officer
  • Eric GrovesDirector
  • Wadih MachaalaniExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stephen CaseDirector
Offering amount
$55M
Amount sold
$55M
Proceeds to insiders
$5M
First sale
Nov 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does BigCommerce (NASDAQ:CMRC) do?
BigCommerce is a cloud-based ecommerce platform that enables merchants and retailers to build and manage online stores. The company serves retailers of all sizes across 150+ countries.
Who founded BigCommerce (NASDAQ:CMRC)?
BigCommerce (NASDAQ:CMRC) was founded by Wadih Machaalani, Mitchell Harper in 2013.
Who are BigCommerce (NASDAQ:CMRC)'s investors?
BigCommerce (NASDAQ:CMRC)'s investors include Floodgate, General Catalyst, Millennium New Horizons, Millennium Technology Value Partners, Notable Capital, Revolution, Tenaya Capital, GGV Capital and 2 more.
How much funding has BigCommerce (NASDAQ:CMRC) raised?
BigCommerce (NASDAQ:CMRC) has disclosed $158.7M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is BigCommerce (NASDAQ:CMRC) headquartered?
BigCommerce (NASDAQ:CMRC) is headquartered in Austin, US.