Partnership: Zingle | PeakSpan
Zingle
Zingle is an intelligent messaging platform serving the hospitality sector. It enables hoteliers to communicate with guests through digital messaging channels in a centralized, professional environment. By streamlining conversations, Zingle helps organizations respond faster and deliver more consistent and favorable customer experiences.
Entrepreneur(s)
- Ford Blakely
Sector(s)
- Customer Experience Management
- Hospitality Technology
Investment Team
Investment Location
Carlsbad, CA
Status
Exited
Partnership
"PeakSpan was instrumental in helping me scale our business and secure an awesome outcome for stakeholders. They helped us sharpen our focus and go-to-market strategy, bring on new talent, and improve awareness. It was like having another co-founder in the business."
- Ford Blakely, Founder & CEO of Zingle
FOUNDED
2009
Partnered
2018, $11M Series B
CURRENT STATUS:
Medallia Acquisition in 2019
IMPACT & VALUE CREATION
Competitive Intelligence
Proprietary Research
Leveraged PeakSpan’s proprietary technology to draw insights on competitors and strengthen positioning.
Strategic Development
Market Differentiation & Exit Preparedness
Partnered with Zingle's leadership to define and own a clear category position in a crowded market and accelerated commercial momentum into a successful acquisition by Medallia.
INSIGHTS & PRESS
Perspectives
San Diego Union-Tribune: Rivaling dot-com boom, 2018 breaks record for San Diego Startups Raising Cash
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January 7, 2019
Partnership News
Experience Management Leader Medallia Acquires Zingle, a Leading Multi-Channel Mobile Messaging and Customer Engagement Technology
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September 24, 2019
Partnership News
Forbes: Hospitality Messaging Company Zingle Raises $11 Million In Funding, Acquires Presto
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February 4, 2019
Partnership News
Zingle Secures $11M to Bring AI to the Hotel Guest Experience One Text at a Time
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January 31, 2019