Workstorm – a leading provider of secure collaboration solutions – recently announced it has closed its Series A round, valuing the company at $200 million. The funding participants include Author Capital Partners and Chicago-based high-net-worth investors. This funding round will accelerate product development, expand its customer base, and support the growth of its sales and engineering teams.
This milestone is a significant achievement for the Chicago-based technology firm, especially as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) dedicated to promoting innovation while prioritizing data security and privacy. And Workstorm’s collaboration platform offers features, including enterprise messaging, video conferencing, document management, email and calendar integration, and custom integration capabilities.
Workstorm’s core values revolve around building a highly secure collaboration environment that prioritizes user data privacy. And since being founded, Workstorm has been committed to never selling or sharing client data. Through this latest round of funding, Workstorm is ready to enhance its product offerings, fuel innovation further, and expand its market reach, continuing its mission to enable organizations to collaborate effectively while safeguarding privileged information.
As Workstorm is setting its sights on future growth and innovation, the company remains committed to its Chicago roots and the thriving local tech ecosystem. Through a team of talented professionals based in Chicago and with all US-based employment, Workstorm is proud to contribute to the economic growth and advancement of the region and the nation.
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“Closing this funding round exemplifies our commitment to secure collaboration solutions and the growing relevance of our products in today’s digital landscape. This milestone is especially meaningful, as it showcases the positive impact that US-based companies can have in the technology sector, particularly as it relates to privacy.”
— Raj Fernando, Founder and CEO of Workstorm
“This marks a significant achievement for the Workstorm team and our advisory board. The dedication and exceptional expertise of every individual involved have been instrumental in reaching this milestone collectively.”
— Co-founder Nicholas Stech
“Workstorm’s ability to secure this investment at a critical phase is a testament to the company’s strong growth potential and the increasing demand for secure collaboration.”
— Author Capital’s Founder and Managing Partner, Duane Jackson
