Axle – a SaaS startup focused on modernizing corporate access on Wall Street – recently announced the successful closing of $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. The funding round – led by Jackson Gates, founder and Managing Partner of Manresa Ventures also received support from many Wall Street executives and Axle’s initial customers.
Axle’s platform combines a state-of-the-art CRM system with tools for effective communication, targeted marketing, precise scheduling, and detailed reporting. Built with efficiency in mind, Axle streamlines the management of various corporate access events, including Non-Deal Roadshows (NDRs), Conferences, and Post-Earnings Callbacks.
This platform ensures personalized engagement seamlessly integrated with workflows, and simplifies the logistics of event marketing, drawing investor interest, and effectively organizing one-on-one meetings. Plus, Axle serves a wide array of capital market participants, including public companies, investment firms, banks, and investor relations advisors – offering unparalleled connectivity and efficiency tailored to the specific needs of its expanding customer base.
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“Our goal at Axle is to reshape the traditional methods of corporate access during a time of significant industry evolution. Drawing from my experience with the industry’s limitations and complexities, we have developed a solution that transforms what has been a historically opaque and manual process into an efficient and user-friendly experience.”
“In a time where access to information is increasingly AI-driven, the importance of genuine interactions between investors and management is paramount. We are committed to advancing this sector with our modern technology, broadening and improving access within the capital markets.”
— Sam Shapiro, co-founder & CEO of Axle and Goldman Sachs corporate access alumnus
“When I first met Sam it was obvious that he knew this industry inside and out and he knew how to fix it. With Axle, he has an elegant software platform that solves a very specific problem for investor relations and corporate access teams today combined with an enormous vision to find and match the right investors for the right company at the right time. We are thrilled to back him and the team.”
— Jackson Gates, founder and Managing Partner of Manresa Ventures
