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Chute

AcquiredYC W12

San Francisco, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 11 employees · 5 known investors

Chute provides a platform that helps brands, agencies, and publishers find, create, and distribute user-generated photos and videos, using visual and text search tools. The company serves enterprise clients across retail, media, and sports industries.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSocial MediaMarketingAutomationUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W12)

Chute was founded in 2011 by Ranvir Gujral, Gaurav Sharma, and Gregory Narain.

RGRanvir Gujral
Ranvir Gujralin𝕏Founder/CEORanvir Gujral co-founded and served as CEO of Chute, a platform for finding and distributing user-generated visual content, before the company was acquired by a private equity firm. He is founder and managing partner of Sleeping Bear Capital, a private equity firm investing in businesses across defense, technology, manufacturing, and eCommerce.
GSGaurav Sharma
Gaurav SharmainFounder/Lead Engineer
GN
Gregory NarainCo-founder

Board

JBJacques Benkoski
Jacques Benkoskiin𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at US Venture Partners
RMRyan McIntyre
Ryan McIntyrein𝕏Board directorFounding partner of Foundry
JB
John BattelleBoard director

Investors · 5

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Battery VenturesreportedBoston · $500K – $100M
FoundryreportedBoulder · $250K – $15M
Freestyle CapitalreportedSan Rafael · $1.5M – $4M
US Venture Partnersreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $500K – $10Mvia Jacques Benkoski · board

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$7.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2017

▶$4.1MraisedJan 2017 · 10 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ranvir GujralExecutive Officer, Director
  • John BattelleDirector
  • Jacques BenkoskiDirector
  • Ryan McIntyreDirector
Offering amount
$4.1M
Amount sold
$4.1M
First sale
Jan 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedDec 2014 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John BattelleDirector
  • Ranvir GujralExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gregory NarainExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ryan McIntyreDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Nov 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

In the news

Chute raises $4.1M for its user-generated content platform for the enterprise - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Mar 2017Chute raises $4.1 million to bring user-generated content into the enterprise | VentureBeatventurebeat.com · Mar 2017Chute Raises 7MM Series A, Launches Realtime Media Adsthenextweb.com · May 2013Our Investment in Chutefoundrygroup.com · May 2013Chute (YC W12) Secures $7 Million Series A Fundingblog.getchute.com · May 2013Chute raises $7M and gets its first dose of user-generated advertising | Reutersreuters.com · May 2013Chute Raises $7M To Help Publishers And Brands Manage User-Generated Photos (And Use Them In Ads) | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · May 2013Chute Raises Early Stage Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Jul 2012

Frequently asked questions

What does Chute do?
Chute provides a platform that helps brands, agencies, and publishers find, create, and distribute user-generated photos and videos, using visual and text search tools. The company serves enterprise clients across retail, media, and sports industries.
Who founded Chute?
Chute was founded by Ranvir Gujral, Gaurav Sharma, Gregory Narain in 2011.
Who are Chute's investors?
Chute's investors include Y Combinator, Battery Ventures, Foundry, Freestyle Capital, US Venture Partners.
How much funding has Chute raised?
Chute has disclosed $7.1M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Chute headquartered?
Chute is headquartered in San Francisco, US.