Tech Company Financing Transactions
Aktana Funding Round
Aktana, based in San Francisco, secured $17.5 million from Safeguard Scientifics, Starfish Ventures and private investors.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
6/8/2016
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$17,500,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors
Safeguard Scientifics (Lead Investor) (Al Wiegman)
Starfish Ventures (Anthony Glenning)
Proceeds Purpose
Aktana will use proceeds from the financing primarily for continued product development and international expansion. The company plans to open offices in China and Europe, adding to its current offices in San Francisco, New York City, and Tokyo.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Software
Mailing Address
207 Powell St. 8th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
USA
San Francisco, CA 94102
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
Aktana is a pioneer in decision support for global life science sales teams. The company's data-fueled suggestions and insights are delivered within a sales professional's existing CRM workflow, serving as a critical ally in leveraging data and making better decisions.
Profile
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Company News
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
David Ehrlich
Chief Financial Officer
Richard Van Hoesen
Chief Marketing Officer
Clay Hausmann
Chief Operating Officer
Derek Choy
Chief Technical Officer
Jin Huang
General Manager
Henry Sun
General Manager
Robert Willson
VP - Customer Service
Ywan Karlen
VP - Sales
John Schultz
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