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.
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.
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Jahanzeb Sherwaniin𝕏Founder/CEOJahanzeb 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.
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Vishal Kapurin𝕏Founder/CTOVishal 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.
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Faraz KhaninFounder
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2013
▶$1.8MraisedDec 2014 · 27 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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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.
- 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.