Canva
Surry Hills, Nsw · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 40 known investors
Design platform; Blackbird invested when it was just an idea and in every round since.
Founders & leadership
Canva was founded in 2012 by Melanie Perkins and Clifford Obrecht.
MP
Melanie PerkinsCo-founder
CO
Clifford ObrechtCo-founder
MJ
Melanie Joy PerkinsNamed on SEC filing
CJ
Clifford James ObrechtNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 40
AirTree VenturesSydney · $132K – $16.5M
Alkeon InnovationNew York
Alpha Square GroupNew York
Altra VentureNew York City · $500K – $25M
Athletic Ventures
B CapitalGenevavia Lorne Baring · inferred
Bessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M
Blackbird VenturesSydney
Builders + Backers
CapitalGSan Francisco · $50M – $100Mvia Jill (Greenberg) Chase · led
Carbide VenturesPalo Alto
Coatue ManagementNew York · $1M – $20M
Felicis VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $15M
Five V CapitalSydney
FPVJackson · $100K – $5M
Full In PartnersNew York · $3M – $50M
Galdana VenturesBarcelona
General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M
ICONIQSan Francisco
Investible Climate Tech FundSydney · $330K
March Capital PartnersSanta Monica
MatrixSan Francisco · $100K – $10M
Premji InvestMenlo Park
Quadrant Private Equity Pty Ltd.Sydney · $46.2M – $99M
Raptor GroupMiami Beachvia Jim Pallotta · inferred
Recursive VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $1M
Rembrandt Venture PartnersLaramie
Rogue Insight CapitalMarkham
SecondQuarter VenturesSydney
Sequoia Capital’s Scout programMenlo Park · $25K – $100K
SHAKTISan Francisco · $250K – $2M
Square Peg CapitalSydney
Stack CapitalToronto
TDK VenturesSan Jose · $5M
TLV PartnersTel Aviv · $3M – $70M
TreefrogNewmarket
YOBE VenturesMiami
Altos VenturesreportedBurlingame · $1M – $3M
Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $637K – $32M
Shasta VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $250K – $6M
Competitors · 5
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PicsArt78733 shared keywordsPicsart offers a command-line interface that provides access to over 130 AI models for generating images, videos, and audio content, integrating tools from leading providers like Flux, Sora, Runway, and ElevenLabs.
Kapwing69586 shared keywordsKapwing is a web-based video creation and editing platform designed for marketing teams to produce, repurpose, and scale video content across multiple channels. It provides AI-powered tools for automating tasks like subtitle generation, video repurposing, and content creation, along with collaboration features for team-based workflows.
Vistaprint64337 shared keywordsVistaprint provides custom printing and design services, offering products such as business cards, custom apparel, and signage aimed at small businesses. It serves customers in over 22 countries with online design tools, customizable templates, and shipping.
Companies competing with Canva for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$43.7M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2014–2016
▶$15MraisedSep 2016 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$15MraisedSep 2016 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Melanie PerkinsExecutive Officer, Director
- Clifford ObrechtExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $16M
- Amount sold
- $15M
- First sale
- Sep 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$27.6MraisedOct 2015 · 65 investors · ComputersRule 506(b)
▶$27.6MraisedOct 2015 · 65 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Clifford James ObrechtExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Melanie Joy PerkinsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $27.6M
- Amount sold
- $27.6M
- First sale
- Sep 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$250KraisedJun 2014 · 2 investors · ComputersRule 506(b)
▶$250KraisedJun 2014 · 2 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Clifford James ObrechtExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Melanie Joy PerkinsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $250K
- First sale
- Jun 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$810.1KraisedMar 2014 · 11 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$810.1KraisedMar 2014 · 11 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Melanie Joy PerkinsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Clifford James ObrechtExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $810.1K
- First sale
- Feb 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Acquisitions · 1
Early investors' stakes continue via these dealsOrtto
Ortto is a platform that combines marketing automation, customer data (CDP), analytics, and customer support in one tool, offering features such as journeys, email/SMS/push messaging, dashboards, lead scoring, and an AI-powered support inbox. It serves businesses from startups to enterprises across B2B and B2C markets.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Canva do?
- Design platform; Blackbird invested when it was just an idea and in every round since.
- Who founded Canva?
- Canva was founded by Melanie Perkins, Clifford Obrecht in 2012.
- Who are Canva's investors?
- Canva's investors include AirTree Ventures, Alkeon Innovation, Alpha Square Group, Altra Venture, Athletic Ventures, B Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Blackbird Ventures and 32 more.
- How much funding has Canva raised?
- Canva has disclosed $43.7M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Canva headquartered?
- Canva is headquartered in Surry Hills, Nsw.