5 years ago

Front Raises $140 Million to Make Email Collaborative

  • Front, a San Francisco-based startup, has raised nearly $140 million in funding, boosting its valuation to over $800 million

  • The company's software transforms standard email inboxes into shared workspaces, making it easier for teams to collaborate on email communication

  • Front has gained traction with both older businesses and younger tech firms, and its investors include Sequoia Capital and founders of software leaders like Atlassian, Qualtrics, and Zoom

  • Despite skepticism from analysts, Front's CEO, Mathilde Collin, believes the company has the potential to challenge the dominance of Gmail and Outlook.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Many businesses rely on email for critical workflows, but traditional email inboxes lack collaboration features, leading to inefficient communication and delays."

      Solution

      "Front transforms email inboxes into shared workspaces, enabling teams to collaborate on emails in real-time, streamline workflows, and improve response times."

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