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Ortto
acquired by Canva, Inc.Sydney, AU · 19 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
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Ortto is a platform that combines marketing automation, customer data (CDP), analytics, and customer support in one tool, offering features such as journeys, email/SMS/push messaging, dashboards, lead scoring, and an AI-powered support inbox. It serves businesses from startups to enterprises across B2B and B2C markets.
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Chris SharkeyFounderChris Sharkey founded and sold Stayz, an Australian holiday accommodation platform acquired by HomeAway for $220 million, and previously co-founded Simtheory, which was acquired by Canva. He is now co-founder of Ortto, a platform combining marketing automation, customer data, analytics, and customer support.
Investors · 6
Salesforce Ventures✓ confirmed by OrttoSan Francisco · $5M – $50M
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Blackbird Ventureslisted by Blackbird VenturesSydney · $149K – $60M
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Camber Partnerslisted by Camber PartnersNew York · $15M – $50M
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Realization Capital Partnerslisted by Realization Capital PartnersMenlo Park · $1M – $100M
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Rembrandt Venture Partnerslisted by Rembrandt Venture PartnersLaramie
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Southern Cross Venture PartnersreportedNarrabeen · $1.3M – $6.6M
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- What does Ortto do?
- Ortto is a platform that combines marketing automation, customer data (CDP), analytics, and customer support in one tool, offering features such as journeys, email/SMS/push messaging, dashboards, lead scoring, and an AI-powered support inbox. It serves businesses from startups to enterprises across B2B and B2C markets.
- Who founded Ortto?
- Ortto was founded by Michael Sharkey, Chris Sharkey.
- Who are Ortto's investors?
- Ortto's investors include Salesforce Ventures, Blackbird Ventures, Camber Partners, Realization Capital Partners, Rembrandt Venture Partners, Southern Cross Venture Partners.
- Who acquired Ortto?
- Ortto was acquired by Canva, Inc..
- Where is Ortto headquartered?
- Ortto is headquartered in Sydney, AU.