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.
Founders & leadership
Hightail was founded in 2004 by Ranjith Kumaran.
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Ranjith KumaraninCo-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.
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Ned SizerExecutive
Board
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Brian JacobsBoard director
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Ammar HanafiBoard director
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Doug HickeyBoard director
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Nick SturialeBoard director
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Bob SpinnerBoard director
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Bruce FeltBoard director
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$34M disclosed across 1 round · 2013
▶$34MraisedJan 2014 · 15 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
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.
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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.