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HeadSpin

Palo Alto, US · Founded 2015 · 226 employees on LinkedIn · 17 known investors

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HeadSpin provides audio and video testing with performance KPIs and analytics for teams delivering streaming and media experiences. Its tools include a Waterfall UI that visualizes KPIs, session recordings, and network requests to identify bottlenecks affecting audio/video quality.

Founders & leadership

HeadSpin was founded in 2015 by Brien Colwell.

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Brien ColwellCo-Founder, Advisor2022–2023Brien Colwell is an Executive Officer at HeadSpin, which provides audio and video testing and performance analytics for streaming and media services. He has experience combining human factors and engineering to build deployable systems, with a background in building tools and teams.
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Jonathan KaplanExecutive
RBRajeev Butani
Rajeev ButaniChief Executive Officer and Board Member2020–2024Executive Officer, Director at Headspin Exits false
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Manish LachwaniFounder

Board

KFKarim Faris
Karim FarisBoard directorInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
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Nikesh AroraBoard director

Investors · 17

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$34.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020

▶$1.3MraisedDec 2020 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brien ColwellExecutive Officer
  • Jonathan KaplanExecutive Officer
  • Rajeev ButaniExecutive Officer, Director
  • Karim FarisDirector
  • Nikesh AroraDirector
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Dec 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$33.1MraisedDec 2020 · 43 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nikesh AroraDirector
  • Karim FarisDirector
  • Rajeev ButaniExecutive Officer, Director
  • Brien ColwellExecutive Officer
  • Jonathan KaplanExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$33.1M
Amount sold
$33.1M
First sale
Dec 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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 HeadSpin went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does HeadSpin do?
HeadSpin provides audio and video testing with performance KPIs and analytics for teams delivering streaming and media experiences. Its tools include a Waterfall UI that visualizes KPIs, session recordings, and network requests to identify bottlenecks affecting audio/video quality.
Who founded HeadSpin?
HeadSpin was founded by Brien Colwell in 2015.
Who are HeadSpin's investors?
HeadSpin's investors include Amino Capital, Atlassian Ventures, Blue Collective, First Generation Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, GV (Google Ventures), ICONIQ, Inventus Capital Partners and 9 more.
How much funding has HeadSpin raised?
HeadSpin has disclosed $34.4M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is HeadSpin headquartered?
HeadSpin is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.