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Zoom

NASDAQ: ZMalso invests · investor profile

San Jose, US · Founded 2011 · Public · 12 known investors

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Zoom operates an AI-powered work platform for video communications and collaboration, including products such as Zoom Contact Center. It serves businesses and enterprises for remote and hybrid work communication.

Founders & leadership

Zoom was founded in 2011 by Eric S. Yuan.

ESEric S. Yuan
Eric S. YuanFounderAdvisor at NTT Venture Capital
ABAparna Bawa
Aparna BawaChief Operating Officer2020–2026Previously Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and People Officer at Intel overseeing legal, ethics, compliance, and human resources functions. Bawa has held roles in corporate law, technology investment banking, and enterprise infrastructure with experience scaling technology companies through periods of growth and transformation.
MCMichelle Chang
Michelle ChangChief Financial Officer
VSVelchamy Sankarlingam
Velchamy SankarlingamPresident, Product and EngineeringVelchamy Sankarlingam holds advanced degrees in Engineering and Management, with experience across hardware, software, and service industries in engineering and management roles. He serves as President of Product and Engineering at Zoom, which develops an AI-powered communication and collaboration platform for remote and hybrid work.
JK
Jeevan KumarFounder
SL
Sean LeeFounder

Board

SSSanti Subotovsky
Santi SubotovskyBoard MemberGeneral Partner at Emergence Capital Partners
SC
Samuel ChenBoard director
BS
Bart SwansonBoard director
DS
Dan ScheinmanBoard director

Investors · 12

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$145M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2014–2026

▶$115MraisedJan 2017 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dan ScheinmanDirector
  • Samuel ChenDirector
  • Bart SwansonDirector
  • Eric YuanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Peter GassnerDirector
  • Santiago SubotovskyDirector
Offering amount
$115.2M
Amount sold
$115M
First sale
Dec 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$30MraisedFeb 2015 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Santi SubotovskyDirector
  • Samuel ChenDirector
  • Bart SwansonDirector
  • Eric S. YuanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dan ScheinmanDirector
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$30M
First sale
Dec 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
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

The Zoom mafia →

9 people who came through Zoom went on to found or lead other companies.

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Acquisitions · 1

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Frequently asked questions

What does Zoom do?
Zoom operates an AI-powered work platform for video communications and collaboration, including products such as Zoom Contact Center. It serves businesses and enterprises for remote and hybrid work communication.
Who founded Zoom?
Zoom was founded by Eric S. Yuan in 2011.
Who are Zoom's investors?
Zoom's investors include Ascend Venture Capital, Atlassian Ventures, Emergence Capital Partners, Ensemble VC, Horizons Ventures, IT-Farm Corporation, Mastry, Sozo Ventures and 4 more.
How much funding has Zoom raised?
Zoom has disclosed $145M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Is Zoom publicly traded?
Yes — Zoom trades on NASDAQ under the ticker ZM.
Where is Zoom headquartered?
Zoom is headquartered in San Jose, US.