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PeakMetrics

Techstars '20

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 26 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

PeakMetrics provides a narrative intelligence platform that detects, maps, and tracks evolving storylines across news, social media, forums, and other channels in real-time for risk, communications, and security teams. The platform helps organizations identify emerging narratives, understand how stories spread and evolve, and respond to reputational and narrative risks before they escalate.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechMarketing Tech

Founders & leadership

PeakMetrics was founded in 2017 by Nicholas W. Loui and Nicholas (Nick) Loui.

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Nicholas W. LouiCo-founder
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Nicholas (Nick) LouiCo-founder
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Robert LincolnExecutive
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Board

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Craig AdamsBoard director
JRJoe Raczka
Joe Raczkain𝕏Board MemberManaging Partner at York IE
BKBrent Kelton
Brent KeltoninMember Board of DirectorsPartner & Texas Leader at Moneta Ventures

Investors · 6

Gutbrain VenturesBostonvia Robert Davoli · inferred
Moneta VenturesFolsom · $1M – $5M
Parameter VenturesNew York
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Argon VenturesreportedBoston · $250K – $500K
York IEreportedManchestervia Joe Raczka · board

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$15.1M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2022–2026

▶$7.2MraisedSep 2025 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicholas W. LouiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Robert LincolnExecutive Officer, Director
  • Craig AdamsDirector
  • Joe RaczkaDirector
  • Brent KeltonDirector
Offering amount
$8.9M
Amount sold
$7.2M
First sale
Aug 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.9MraisedSep 2022 · 20 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicholas (Nick) LouiExecutive Officer, Director
Amount sold
$1.9M
First sale
Sep 2022
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

4 people who came through PeakMetrics went on to found or lead other companies.

Andrew FeinbergBoard Member, InvestorFounded Brightcove +1Brent KeltonDirectorFounded Ameri100WhitneyAdvisorFounded ThoughtForgeRachel SebaldDirector Of OperationsFounded Agricycle Global

Competitors · 4

by search overlap
Sprout Social57 shared keywordsSprout Social offers a social media management platform with AI, automation, integrations and analytics tools for marketing teams. The product helps teams manage social content, customer interactions, workflows and performance reporting from a single platform.
Sprinklr54 shared keywordsSprinklr provides an AI-native customer experience platform that manages feedback, customer interactions, and contact center operations across multiple channels. The platform serves large enterprises by automating feedback analysis, conversational analytics, quality management, and social listening to improve customer satisfaction and agent performance.
Amogy43 shared keywordsAmogy develops patented ammonia cracking technology that converts ammonia into electric power for hydrogen fuel cells and engines, targeting decarbonization of heavy industries including transportation and maritime. The company offers modular ammonia-to-power systems and high-efficiency catalysts as alternatives to diesel and hydrogen fuel solutions.
Brandwatch Exits false42 shared keywordsBrandwatch provides social media management and marketing intelligence platforms that enable brands and agencies to monitor, analyze, and manage their digital presence and execute data-driven social strategies.

Companies competing with PeakMetrics for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2021$745K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2021$745K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$49.9K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

Fighting Distorted Information: Inside PeakMetrics’ New $6M Series A Funding Expansionlatimes.com · May 2026FinTech funding continues strong run with over $800m raised this weekfintech.global · Apr 2026PeakMetrics raises $6m Series A for AI narrative intelfintech.global · Apr 2026PeakMetrics Raises $6M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2026PeakMetrics Raises Series A to Bring AI-Powered Narrative Intelligence to Organizations Worldwidefinance.yahoo.com · Apr 2026AI-powered media monitoring startup PeakMetrics raises $6M Series Aaxios.com · Apr 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does PeakMetrics do?
PeakMetrics provides a narrative intelligence platform that detects, maps, and tracks evolving storylines across news, social media, forums, and other channels in real-time for risk, communications, and security teams. The platform helps organizations identify emerging narratives, understand how stories spread and evolve, and respond to reputational and narrative risks before they escalate.
Who founded PeakMetrics?
PeakMetrics was founded by Nicholas W. Loui, Nicholas (Nick) Loui in 2017.
Who are PeakMetrics's investors?
PeakMetrics's investors include Gutbrain Ventures, Moneta Ventures, Parameter Ventures, Techstars, Argon Ventures, York IE.
How much funding has PeakMetrics raised?
PeakMetrics has disclosed $15.1M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is PeakMetrics headquartered?
PeakMetrics is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.