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Industry/Focus Areas | Scheduling Automation, Productivity Tech, Software, Project Mgt. |
HQ Location | Originally based in Atlanta, Georgia. Calendly transitioned to a fully remote workforce in July 2021 and no longer maintains a physical headquarters. |
Launch Year | 2013 |
Company Founder | Tope Awotona |
Key Products/Services | Scheduling automation platform and software; it easily integrates with calendars, eliminating the need for back-and-forth emails. |
Key Investors | OpenView Venture Partners & Iconiq Capital |
Latest Valuation | $3B+ |
Company Stage/Status | Unicorn status, privately held company. |
Impact Category | Black Owned |
Website | www.calendly.com |
<Company Overview>
To create Calendly, Tope Awotona emptied out his personal savings in 2013. The founder was determined to build a scheduling automation tool that was intuitive and simple to use. Currently, 100k companies use Calendly in over 230 countries. The popular scheduling tool simplifies the process of booking appointments and meetings. Designed for both individuals and teams, Calendly eliminates the back-and-forth emails involved in finding a convenient time. Valued at $3B+, Calendly is one of the world’s first black-owned tech unicorns. Whether you’re a freelancer or part of a large team, Calendly enhances productivity by streamlining the scheduling process, allowing you to focus on more important tasks.
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