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Superside

YC W16

Oslo, NO · Founded 2015 · 850 employees · 15 known investors

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Superside is a creative services platform that provides enterprise teams with access to vetted global creative talent and AI-powered tools for design, video, and content production. It serves brands and enterprises looking to scale creative output faster and more cost-effectively than traditional agencies or freelance marketplaces.

Also known as Konsus, Inc. · Konsus

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSArtificial IntelligenceDesign ToolsMarketingNorwayEuropeFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W16)

Superside was founded in 2015 by Fredrik Thomassen and Jing Kjeldsen.

FTFredrik Thomassen
Fredrik ThomassenCEO and Founder
JKJing Kjeldsen
Jing KjeldsenCTO
MB
Marta BisisiDirector of Talent
KG
Kers GovenderTech Recruiter
DA
Damien AntipaVice President Engineering
CR
Clara RamirezHead of Talent Acquisition
DJ
Dr. Jan Emmanuele
SRSondre Rasch
Sondre RaschCo-founder2015–2017Founder/CEO at SafetyWing
PB
Phillip BruwerTech Recruiterformer

Investors · 15

Alliance VClisted by Alliance VCOslo

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Alliance Venturelisted by Alliance VentureOslo

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Breyer Capitallisted by Breyer CapitalAustin · $500K – $10M

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FJ Labslisted by FJ LabsNew York · $100K – $3M

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High Alphalisted by High AlphaIndianapolis

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Omega Venture Partnerslisted by Omega Venture PartnersSilicon Valley
Salesforce Ventureslisted by Salesforce VenturesSan Francisco · $5M – $50M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Alliance VenturesreportedAmsterdam

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Axan Investreported

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Freestyle CapitalreportedSan Rafael · $3M – $5M

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Prosus VenturesreportedAmsterdam

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Slack FundreportedSan Francisco

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$3.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2019–2021

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

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Companies working in the same space as Superside.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Konsus, Inc.

In the news

Superside nabs $30M to connect and manage freelance creatives working with in-house marketing and design teams – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Dec 2021Newly renamed Superside raises $3.5M for its outsourced design platform | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Sep 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Superside do?
Superside is a creative services platform that provides enterprise teams with access to vetted global creative talent and AI-powered tools for design, video, and content production. It serves brands and enterprises looking to scale creative output faster and more cost-effectively than traditional agencies or freelance marketplaces.
Who founded Superside?
Superside was founded by Fredrik Thomassen, Jing Kjeldsen in 2015.
Who are Superside's investors?
Superside's investors include Acequia Capital (AceCap), Alliance VC, Alliance Venture, Breyer Capital, FJ Labs, High Alpha, Omega Venture Partners, Salesforce Ventures and 7 more.
How much funding has Superside raised?
Superside has disclosed $3.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Superside headquartered?
Superside is headquartered in Oslo, NO.