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acquired by Zeta GlobalYC S07

San Francisco, US · 11 employees · 5 known investors

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Disqus provides a commenting system that websites embed to host reader discussions, operating a network across millions of sites along with an advertising network and its own content platform. It serves website publishers and online communities in the web content and media space.

Also known as Big Head Labs, Inc.

AdTechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSocialCommunityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S07)

DHDaniel Ha
Daniel HaCo-founder & CEOHe has since moved into investing and advisory roles.
JY
Jason YanCo-founder & CTO
ABAndrew Badr
Andrew BadrSoftware Engineer2008–2009General Partner at GreyMatter

Investors · 5

Tenacious Ventureslisted by Tenacious VenturesManly · $200K – $1M

How we know: Tenacious Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Union Square Ventures (USV)listed by Union Square Ventures (USV)New York · $1M – $8M

How we know: Union Square Ventures (USV)'s portfolio page · businessinsider.com · the VCSheet dataset · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

How we know: the Y Combinator directory · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

North Bridge Venture Partners & Growth EquityreportedWellesley

How we know: Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Big Head Labs, Inc.

In the news

Zeta Global acquires commenting service Disqus | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Dec 2017Disqus Raises Series A | PE Hubpehub.com · Mar 2008Blog Comment Startup Disqus Raises Money, Adds Featuresbusinessinsider.com · Mar 2008

Frequently asked questions

What does Disqus do?
Disqus provides a commenting system that websites embed to host reader discussions, operating a network across millions of sites along with an advertising network and its own content platform. It serves website publishers and online communities in the web content and media space.
Who founded Disqus?
Disqus was founded by Daniel Ha, Jason Yan.
Who are Disqus's investors?
Disqus's investors include Felicis Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, Union Square Ventures (USV), Y Combinator, North Bridge Venture Partners & Growth Equity.
Who acquired Disqus?
Disqus was acquired by Zeta Global.
Where is Disqus headquartered?
Disqus is headquartered in San Francisco, US.