Clickatell
Redwood City, US · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors
Clickatell provides an AI-powered chat commerce platform for businesses to engage customers and facilitate transactions through messaging channels. The platform serves enterprises across industries including airlines and travel, with tools for customer communication and sales automation.
Founders & leadership
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Pieter Wouter de VilliersCo-founder
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Pieter de VilliersinCo-Founder & CEOPieter de Villiers is a South African entrepreneur with over 21 years of experience in global telecommunications, mobile messaging, and mobile payments. He is CEO and co-founder of Clickatell, an AI-powered chat commerce platform serving enterprises across industries.
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Johannes van RensburgExecutive
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Rozanne Laraine ChivellExecutive
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Glen Gerard BraganzaExecutive
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Jeppe Dorff Ramlau-HanseExecutive
Board
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Michael JordaanBoard director
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Nicholas Anthony UttonBoard director
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Ryno BlignautBoard director
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Willem Robert van BiljonBoard director
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$46.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2022
▶$46.1MraisedMar 2022 · 4 investors · TelecommunicationsRule 506(b)
▶$46.1MraisedMar 2022 · 4 investors · Telecommunications
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael JordaanDirector
- Nicholas Kwasi PianimDirector
- Johannes van RensburgExecutive Officer
- Pieter Wouter de VilliersExecutive Officer, Director
- Nicholas Anthony UttonDirector
- Rozanne Laraine ChivellExecutive Officer
- Glen Gerard BraganzaExecutive Officer
- Ryno BlignautDirector
- Jeppe Dorff Ramlau-HanseExecutive Officer
- Matthew SafaiiDirector
- Willem Robert van BiljonDirector
- Lynda Kate SmithDirector
- Jennifer Gold ShambroomExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $91.1M
- Amount sold
- $46.1M
- Sales commissions
- $2.7M
- Placement agents
- Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc.
- First sale
- Feb 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 5
by search overlap
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WhatsApp206 shared keywordsWhatsApp is a messaging and calling application that provides text, media, and voice communication services to users across 180+ countries. The app prioritizes end-to-end encryption and operates as a standalone service focused on reliable global communication.
TextUs183 shared keywordsTextus is an SMS platform that enables businesses to run targeted campaigns and manage one-to-one conversations to drive conversions. It integrates with CRM, ATS, and HRIS systems to automate engagement sequences and track customer interactions across channels.
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Legal entities · 1
corporate structureClickatellDelaware
In the news
Frequently asked questions
- What does Clickatell do?
- Clickatell provides an AI-powered chat commerce platform for businesses to engage customers and facilitate transactions through messaging channels. The platform serves enterprises across industries including airlines and travel, with tools for customer communication and sales automation.
- Who founded Clickatell?
- Clickatell was founded by Pieter Wouter de Villiers, Pieter de Villiers.
- Who are Clickatell's investors?
- Clickatell's investors include Arrowroot Capital, Dag Ventures, Founder Collective, Sequoia Capital.
- How much funding has Clickatell raised?
- Clickatell has disclosed $46.1M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Clickatell headquartered?
- Clickatell is headquartered in Redwood City, US.