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Screenhero

acquired by SlackYC W13

San Francisco, US · Founded 2013 · 2 employees · 10 known investors

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Screenhero was a collaborative screen-sharing tool that gave each participant their own mouse cursor for real-time pair programming and remote collaboration, with built-in voice chat. Acquired by Slack in 2015, and its technology informed Slack's later calls and huddles features.

Also known as ZowPow, Inc.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSTeam CollaborationCollaborationUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W13)

Screenhero was founded in 2013 by Jahanzeb Sherwani, Vishal Kapur, Jason DiCioccio, and Faraz Khan.

JSJahanzeb Sherwani
Jahanzeb SherwaniCEO2013–2014Jahanzeb Sherwani co-founded Screenhero, a collaborative screen-sharing platform acquired by Slack, and currently serves as founder and CEO of Pop, a web-based design platform.
VKVishal Kapur
Vishal KapurCTO2013–2014Vishal Kapur was CTO and co-founder of Screenhero (YC W13), which was acquired by Slack. He previously worked at Slack and South Park Commons, and is an MIT graduate and YC alumnus.
JDJason DiCioccio
Jason DiCioccioFounder2013–2015Investor at webapp.io
FKFaraz Khan
Faraz KhanFounder2012–2015Khan is the founder of Screenhero, a collaborative screen-sharing platform that was acquired by Slack in 2015. He has previously founded two other companies and has interests in robotics.

Investors · 10

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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General CatalystreportedSan Francisco · $30M

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Initialized CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M

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Maverick VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $3M – $10M

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MetaplanetreportedTallinn · $500K – $10M

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Start Capitalreported

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True VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $3M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2013

▶$1.8MraisedDec 2014 · 27 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vishal KapurDirector, Promoter
  • Jahanzeb SherwaniExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1.8M
Amount sold
$1.8M
First sale
May 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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corporate structure
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In the news

Slack acquires Screenhero | BetaKitbetakit.com · Jan 2015Slack Buys Screenhero To Add Screen Sharing And Voice Chat To Its Work Messaging Platform | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jan 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does Screenhero do?
Screenhero was a collaborative screen-sharing tool that gave each participant their own mouse cursor for real-time pair programming and remote collaboration, with built-in voice chat. Acquired by Slack in 2015, and its technology informed Slack's later calls and huddles features.
Who founded Screenhero?
Screenhero was founded by Jahanzeb Sherwani, Vishal Kapur, Jason DiCioccio, Faraz Khan in 2013.
Who are Screenhero's investors?
Screenhero's investors include FundersClub, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, Initialized Capital, Maverick Ventures, Metaplanet and 2 more.
How much funding has Screenhero raised?
Screenhero has disclosed $1.8M raised across 1 round.
Who acquired Screenhero?
Screenhero was acquired by Slack.
Where is Screenhero headquartered?
Screenhero is headquartered in San Francisco, US.