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Chute

AcquiredYC W12

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

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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.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W12)

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

RGRanvir Gujral
Ranvir GujralCEORanvir 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 SharmaLead Engineer
GN
Gregory NarainCo-founder
GN
Gregarious NarainCTO2011–2017
JKJaigouk Kim
Jaigouk KimFrontend Developer2015–2015Founder at Scoutzie
LL
Lester LeeVice President of Customer Development2012–2015Angel investor

Board

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

Investors · 11

Battery VenturesreportedBoston · $500K – $100M

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FoundryreportedBoulder · $250K – $15M

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Freestyle CapitalreportedSan Rafael · $3M – $5M

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Start Capitalreported

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SV AngelreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $20M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$7.1M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2013–2017

▶$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.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Chute went on to found or lead other companies.

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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, Andreessen Horowitz, Battery Ventures, Foundry, Freestyle Capital, Salesforce Ventures, Start Capital, SV Angel and 3 more.
How much funding has Chute raised?
Chute has disclosed $7.1M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Chute headquartered?
Chute is headquartered in San Francisco, US.