Bird
YC S16YC Top CompanyAmsterdam, NL · Founded 2011 · 500 employees · 6 known investors
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Bird provides messaging infrastructure for developers, offering SMS, email, voice, and real-time messaging APIs built and operated end-to-end. The platform serves developers and applications requiring reliable message delivery across multiple channels globally.
Also known as MessageBird
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMessagingAPINetherlandsEuropePartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S16)
Bird was founded in 2011 by Robert Vis, Bob Violier, and Joey van Ommen.
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Bob ViolierinDistinguished Engineer & Co-Founder
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Joey van OmmeninCo-founder · Vice President of Product2021–2023Joey van Ommen has over a decade of experience leading product and engineering teams. He founded Saber, a sales intelligence platform that helps sellers identify, research, and prioritize accounts.
Investors · 6
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Bird do?
- Bird provides messaging infrastructure for developers, offering SMS, email, voice, and real-time messaging APIs built and operated end-to-end. The platform serves developers and applications requiring reliable message delivery across multiple channels globally.
- Who founded Bird?
- Bird was founded by Robert Vis, Bob Violier, Joey van Ommen in 2011.
- Who are Bird's investors?
- Bird's investors include Accel, Blue Lion Global, Intrepid Growth Partners, NewView Capital, Y Combinator, Glynn Capital Management.
- Where is Bird headquartered?
- Bird is headquartered in Amsterdam, NL.