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Respondology

6 known investors

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312 people in our graph share verified history with the Respondology team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Greg Rudinunlockedknows Erik Swain · together at AOL / Media Networks (overlapped)
×7knows the team · via AOL / Media Networks
×3knows the team · via University of San Diego
knows the team · via DataLogix

Respondology provides social media comment moderation software designed for sports teams and leagues to protect their brand reputation, revenue, and community standards. The platform uses customizable moderation to hide toxic comments, illegal streaming links, spam, and scams across multiple social channels.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSocialSports Tech

Founders & leadership

ESErik Swain
Erik SwaininCEO & Co-FounderErik Swain has spent over 30 years in digital media and advertising technology, with prior experience at AOL, DataLogix, and SpotX, where he worked on early internet advertising, data-driven targeting, and programmatic video. He is founder of Respondology, a social media moderation platform for sports teams and leagues.

Investors · 6

Service Provider CapitalVail
SJF VenturesDurham · $1M – $10M
Iron Gate Capitalreported · 2 sourcesDenver
Zelkova VenturesreportedMiami Beach

Also in the syndicate · 2

Boulder Heavy IndustriesRLB Holdings

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$5M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2023–2025

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

AI-powered social media moderator Respondology raises $5M, plans new productsportsbusinessjournal.com · Apr 2025Respondology raises $5M to help brands moderate social media comments - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Apr 2025Respondology Secures Additional $5 Million in Series A-1respondology.com · Apr 2025Respondology Raises Additional $5M in Series A-1 Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2025Respondology Raises $11M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2023Respondology Secures $11 Million Funding | Respondologyrespondology.com · Apr 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Respondology do?
Respondology provides social media comment moderation software designed for sports teams and leagues to protect their brand reputation, revenue, and community standards. The platform uses customizable moderation to hide toxic comments, illegal streaming links, spam, and scams across multiple social channels.
Who founded Respondology?
Respondology was founded by Erik Swain.
Who are Respondology's investors?
Respondology's investors include Service Provider Capital, SJF Ventures, Iron Gate Capital, Zelkova Ventures.
How much funding has Respondology raised?
Respondology has disclosed $5M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.