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Buffer

Chicago, US · 3 known investors

Find your way into Buffer

55 people in our graph share verified history with the Buffer team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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Buffer is a social media management platform that enables small businesses, creators, and individuals to schedule posts, analyze engagement, and manage their presence across multiple social networks. The company provides tools for organic marketing and content distribution beyond publishing, including analytics and micro-site building capabilities.

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Founders & leadership

JGJoel Gascoigne
Joel GascoigneinFounder & CEOJoel Gascoigne founded Buffer in 2010, a social media management platform that helps businesses schedule posts, analyze engagement, and manage their community presence across multiple networks. He also serves as an angel investor in several companies including Unsplash, Outsite, and Tettra.

Investors · 3

EMERGENT VENTURESSilicon Valley
Radicle ImpactSan Francisco · $100K – $3M
VTF CapitalLas Vegas · $300K – $2M

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
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In the news

Buffer ETFs Have Paid Off, but Investors Should Know Their Limits | Morningstarmorningstar.com · Aug 2026Stocks Are Finally Pulling Back and These Buffer ETFs Still Promise 100 Percent Downside Protectionfinance.yahoo.com · Aug 2026Buffer ETFs are breaking out - InvestmentNewsinvestmentnews.com · Jul 2026A Radical Way to Raise Startup Funding: Buffer Lands a $3.5M Round and Shares Every Detailinc.com · Oct 2014Buffer raises $3.5Mopen.bufferapp.com · Oct 2014Buffer Wants To Raise $3.5M At A $60M Valuation -- Here's The Term Sheet | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Oct 2014Target Buffer Strategy: How Buffer Investing Works | Vestvestfin.com

Frequently asked questions

What does Buffer do?
Buffer is a social media management platform that enables small businesses, creators, and individuals to schedule posts, analyze engagement, and manage their presence across multiple social networks. The company provides tools for organic marketing and content distribution beyond publishing, including analytics and micro-site building capabilities.
Who founded Buffer?
Buffer was founded by Joel Gascoigne.
Who are Buffer's investors?
Buffer's investors include EMERGENT VENTURES, Radicle Impact, VTF Capital.
Where is Buffer headquartered?
Buffer is headquartered in Chicago, US.