Spike Overview
Spike is aiming to transform users' existing email into simple multimedia mobile messaging focused on the people and groups that matter most to them. Spike turns email messages into natural chat conversations and can also be used to share multimedia content in real time. Spike supports real-time messaging, document and photo sharing, and voice and video calls, eliminating the need to use multiple apps to stay in touch. In addition, Spike syncs with desktop emails, enabling users' conversations, documents, and media to be stored in the cloud. Additional features on the platform include memos, reminders, and the option to share documents. Spike was developed by Chatflow.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$700KJun 2013
$8.7MJun 2020
$13.7MMar 2019
$15.2MOct 2014
Latest News
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Spike, the pioneer in transforming email into a modern workspace, unveils its latest innovation: the Spike AI Feed. This real-time feature uses...
Spike, a company known for transforming email into a modern workspace, has launched its latest feature, the Spike AI Feed. This innovation uses AI to summarize inbox contents in real-time, allowing users to manage emails without opening them. The AI Feed is part of the Spike AI Suite, which includes features like smart message summaries and context-aware replies. The integration of AI directly into the email system is designed to enhance productivity by providing clarity and simplifying email management. Spike is supported by investors such as Insight Partners, Wix, and NFX.
Product StagePartners
growth-positive
Israel's Spike joins Facebook's new 'Metaverse'
Israeli email connectivity app Spike becomes one of the first 2D productivity apps to appear on Metas virtual reality platform, Oculus Quest 2. Spikes app transforms inboxes into chat-like interactions and is available on various devices. Meta aims to create a virtual environment for work, social, and productivity purposes. Other apps partnering with Meta for Oculus Quest 2 include Dropbox, Canva, and Slack. Facebooks rebrand to Meta and the announcement of the Metaverse come amidst ongoing scandals faced by the company.
Partners
growth-positive
ספייק בנבחרת הסטארטאפים 2020 של TheMarker
Spike, a company that has developed a product integrating various digital services such as email, instant messaging, and file sharing, aims to make email feel more like WhatsApp. The company has raised $15 million in funding from investors including Insight Partners, Wix, NFX, Eric Yuan (founder and CEO of Zoom), Guy Gamzu, and Arieh Margalit. The article discusses how Spikes product can facilitate remote team collaboration. The company plans to expand its workforce.
Expand
growth-positive
Spike Adds New Tools To Create A Cohesive Collaborative Digital Workplace
Spike, a conversational work ecosystem, has added new features including tasks, online notes, and real-time collaboration to its suite of tools. This update aims to create a more seamless and organized communication system for remote workers. The company received an $8 million Series A cash infusion from Insight Partners to accelerate its growth and build the best collaboration tool. Spike aims to create a future of work where users can seamlessly work in as few apps as possible. The company believes that email will remain a critical communication channel and sees a growing demand for digital collaboration tools.
PartnersInvestment
growth-positive
Spike adds collaborative notes and tasks to its conversational email app
Spike, an email app, has released a new version of its app with two new additional components: Spike tasks and notes. The notes function allows users to manage notes within their email app, with features such as rich text, links, comments, sharing/collaboration, and file sync. The tasks function allows users to have tasks within their email inbox, providing a clear picture of what needs to be worked on. The update is seen as a significant improvement to the app, and the author is excited to see how these new components will evolve over time.
Customers
| Sector | Business Software |
Funding
| Total funding | $15.2M |
| Last funding | $8M |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 4 |
| Investors | 7 |
Team Members
4
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.spikenow.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
| App Store | App Store |
| Google Play | Google Play |
Locations
HaMada 6, Herzliya, Israel
Photos & Videos
4 item(s)
Spike Business
Business models
B2C, B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
11-50
Sector
Business SoftwareIT, R&D & Data SolutionsProduct Development ToolsProject Management & CollaborationSoftware Development ToolsMedia & Entertainment TechnologiesTarget Customer
Enterprise & Professional ServicesConsumersCore Technology
Platforms & InterfacesSoftwareTags (13)
messagingmobile-applicationscontent-sharingphoto-sharingproductivitytask-managementmanagement-solutionsvideo-chatsreal-timefile-sharingcommunicationschatweb-platformGeographic Markets
BrazilFranceJapanIsraelItalyUnited StatesSpainGermanySpike Financials
$15.2M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$8M
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
4
Total rounds
7
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$700KJun 2013
$8.7MJun 2020
$13.7MMar 2019
$15.2MOct 2014
Private Equity Funding
A Round
Jun 2020
$8M
Insight Partners (Lead)
,
Wix Ventures
Seed
Mar 2019
$5M
Koa Labs LLC, Wix, NFX Capital, Singulariteam
Seed
Oct 2014
$1.5M
Cubit Investments, Singulariteam
Seed
Jun 2013
$700K
Cubit Investments
Spike Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$700KJun 2013
$8.7MJun 2020
$13.7MMar 2019
$15.2MOct 2014
All Events
A Round
Jun 2020
$8M
Insight Partners (Lead)
,
Wix Ventures
Seed
Mar 2019
$5M
Koa Labs LLC, Wix, NFX Capital, Singulariteam
Seed
Oct 2014
$1.5M
Cubit Investments, Singulariteam
Seed
Jun 2013
$700K
Cubit Investments
Spike News
11 articles
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Spike, the pioneer in transforming email into a modern workspace, unveils its latest innovation: the Spike AI Feed. This real-time feature uses...
Spike, a company known for transforming email into a modern workspace, has launched its latest feature, the Spike AI Feed. This innovation uses AI to summarize inbox contents in real-time, allowing users to manage emails without opening them. The AI Feed is part of the Spike AI Suite, which includes features like smart message summaries and context-aware replies. The integration of AI directly into the email system is designed to enhance productivity by providing clarity and simplifying email management. Spike is supported by investors such as Insight Partners, Wix, and NFX.
Product StagePartners
growth-positive
Israel's Spike joins Facebook's new 'Metaverse'
Israeli email connectivity app Spike becomes one of the first 2D productivity apps to appear on Metas virtual reality platform, Oculus Quest 2. Spikes app transforms inboxes into chat-like interactions and is available on various devices. Meta aims to create a virtual environment for work, social, and productivity purposes. Other apps partnering with Meta for Oculus Quest 2 include Dropbox, Canva, and Slack. Facebooks rebrand to Meta and the announcement of the Metaverse come amidst ongoing scandals faced by the company.
Partners
growth-positive
ספייק בנבחרת הסטארטאפים 2020 של TheMarker
Spike, a company that has developed a product integrating various digital services such as email, instant messaging, and file sharing, aims to make email feel more like WhatsApp. The company has raised $15 million in funding from investors including Insight Partners, Wix, NFX, Eric Yuan (founder and CEO of Zoom), Guy Gamzu, and Arieh Margalit. The article discusses how Spikes product can facilitate remote team collaboration. The company plans to expand its workforce.
Expand
growth-positive
Spike Adds New Tools To Create A Cohesive Collaborative Digital Workplace
Spike, a conversational work ecosystem, has added new features including tasks, online notes, and real-time collaboration to its suite of tools. This update aims to create a more seamless and organized communication system for remote workers. The company received an $8 million Series A cash infusion from Insight Partners to accelerate its growth and build the best collaboration tool. Spike aims to create a future of work where users can seamlessly work in as few apps as possible. The company believes that email will remain a critical communication channel and sees a growing demand for digital collaboration tools.
PartnersInvestment
growth-positive
Spike adds collaborative notes and tasks to its conversational email app
Spike, an email app, has released a new version of its app with two new additional components: Spike tasks and notes. The notes function allows users to manage notes within their email app, with features such as rich text, links, comments, sharing/collaboration, and file sync. The tasks function allows users to have tasks within their email inbox, providing a clear picture of what needs to be worked on. The update is seen as a significant improvement to the app, and the author is excited to see how these new components will evolve over time.
Customers
growth-positive
Insight Partners leads $8 million investment in Israeli emailing platform Spike
Herzliya-based e-mail application startup Spike has raised $8 million in a series A round led by Insight Partners. Spike has developed a mobile application that puts existing e-mails into a multimedia mobile messaging, chat-like interface enhanced with voice and video calls. The new funds will allow Spike to accelerate its growth and add additional tools and services to its platform while doubling its current workforce of 14 employees. Previous investors in Spike include Wix.com, NFX Capital, Koa Labs, Guy Gamzo, and Aryeh Mergi.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
Spike: Innovative Conversational Email App
The article discusses the Spike app, a productivity app that turns email into chat conversations. The app aims to simplify tasks and improve workflow by providing a unified workspace. It offers features such as conversational email, team chat, dark mode, and data privacy. The Spike app supports multiple platforms and email accounts. The article highlights the benefits of using the Spike app, including the ability to schedule emails, ad-free experience, priority inbox, and undo option. The app is available for free with subscription plans for business accounts. Overall, the article positively impacts Spike by promoting its features and benefits.
Customers
growth-positive
Spike could be your next Google Inbox substitute
The article discusses Spike, an email app that aims to fill the gap left by Google Inbox. Spike presents emails as chats and offers features such as organizing emails by subject or people, classifying emails as priority or other, and making audio/video calls. The app has received positive feedback for its unique approach to email organization and distinguishing important emails. However, it also has some glitches, such as laggy performance on the mobile app. Overall, the article presents Spike as a potential alternative for former Google Inbox users who prefer a chat-like email experience.
Customers
growth-positive
Email App Startup Spike Raises $5 Million
Herzliya-based mail application startup Spike has completed a $5 million funding round. The funding was participated by Wix.com Ltd., NFX Capital, and Koa Labs LLC. Spike develops a mobile application that puts existing e-mails into a multimedia mobile messaging, chat-like interface enhanced with voice and video calls.
Investment
http://pocketnow.com/2017/04/07/hop-how-messaging-should-have-been-done
growth-positive
Ping, Now Called Hop, Launches An App That Makes Email Feel More Like Real-Time Mobile Messaging
Ping, a mobile messaging app, has relaunched as hop. The app is optimized for iOS 7 and includes new features that mimic traditional email. It supports Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, and AOL mail accounts and allows real-time conversations between users. The app also offers custom alerts, rearranges contact lists, and supports message search and snoozing. The changes were made based on user feedback from beta testers. The Tel Aviv-based startup was founded in April and has received an undisclosed investment from Guy Gamzu. The hop app is live on iTunes with a reservation system.
Customers
Spike Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 33 |
| Team members | 4 |
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| Confidence | 95/100 |
| Missing | markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 514883818 |
| Crunchbase | hop-2 |
| Last updater | Ayelet Levi Shinebox |
| Updater email | yayhosh@gmail.com |
| Last update | 2022-09-19T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2013-08-27T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |