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Hightail

Campbell, US · Founded 2004 · 88 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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A platform for transferring large files and managing creative reviews with annotations, versioning, and reviewer feedback.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Founders & leadership

Hightail was founded in 2004 by Ranjith Kumaran.

RKRanjith Kumaran
Ranjith KumaranCo-Founder & CEO2014–2018Ranjith Kumaran is co-founder and CEO of Hightail, a file-transfer and collaboration platform for enterprises and creative professionals. He previously founded and led PunchTab, a consumer engagement platform acquired by Walmart Labs in 2015, and holds a degree in Computer Engineering from McGill University.
BGBrad Garlinghouse
Brad GarlinghouseCEO2012–2014Brad Garlinghouse held executive roles at Yahoo!, AOL, and Hightail before joining Ripple in 2015, where he leads the company's work on digital assets and blockchain infrastructure.
NS
Ned SizerExecutive

Board

BJ
Brian JacobsBoard director
AH
Ammar HanafiBoard director
DH
Doug HickeyBoard director
NSNick Sturiale
Nick SturialeMember Board of Directors2005–2018Managing Partner at Ignition Partners
BSBob Spinner
Bob SpinnerBoard Member2004–2018Founding Partner at Jackson Square Ventures
BF
Bruce FeltBoard director

Investors · 6

Milliways Ventureslisted by Milliways VenturesLos Altos

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Accolade PartnersreportedWashington

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Adams Street PartnersreportedChicago · $150M – $750M

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Emergence Capitalreported

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Western Digital CapitalreportedSan Jose

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$34M disclosed across 1 round · 2013

▶$34MraisedJan 2014 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brian JacobsDirector
  • Ammar HanafiDirector
  • Brad GarlinghouseExecutive Officer, Director
  • Doug HickeyDirector
  • Ned SizerExecutive Officer
  • Ranjith KumaranDirector
  • Bruce FeltDirector
  • Nick SturialeDirector
  • Bob SpinnerDirector
Offering amount
$45M
Amount sold
$34M
First sale
Sep 2013
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

5 people who came through Hightail went on to found or lead other companies.

Brad GarlinghouseExecutive Officer, DirectorFounded DialpadPatrick ThompsonSenior Product DesignerFounded Clarify AIAaron NathanVice President of TechnologyFounded Point One NavigationNirmal NairSenior Director, Product ManagementFounded Sempera OrganicsRanjith KumaranDirectorFounded Notivize

Frequently asked questions

What does Hightail do?
A platform for transferring large files and managing creative reviews with annotations, versioning, and reviewer feedback.
Who founded Hightail?
Hightail was founded by Ranjith Kumaran in 2004.
Who are Hightail's investors?
Hightail's investors include Jackson Square Ventures, Milliways Ventures, Accolade Partners, Adams Street Partners, Emergence Capital, Western Digital Capital.
How much funding has Hightail raised?
Hightail has disclosed $34M raised across 1 round.
Where is Hightail headquartered?
Hightail is headquartered in Campbell, US.