Arbolus Secures Series B Funding to Drive U.S. Market Expansion
Arbolus, a leading expert insights platform, has raised €19.32 million in a Series B funding round led by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors. This investment will support Arbolus in accelerating its U.S. expansion and advancing its platform, which empowers investors and consultants with unique insights during their research and due diligence processes.
Over the past two years, Arbolus has experienced remarkable growth despite a challenging market for deals. The platform is now a trusted tool for the world’s largest consulting firms, hedge funds, and private equity investors, providing unparalleled access to expert perspectives across industries.
Innovative Insights Platform Positioned for Global Success
Arbolus enables its users to streamline the process of gathering, organising, and applying expert knowledge. By leveraging its AI-driven technology, the platform facilitates deeper, more actionable insights, addressing the evolving needs of modern decision-makers.
Sam Glasswell, CEO and co-founder of Arbolus, stated:
Over the past two years, Arbolus has achieved exceptional growth in a challenging deals market. This success has been driven by our relentless focus on understanding our customers’ needs and developing innovative products to address them.
Our video Q&A tool, Canopy, continues to grow in popularity, and we are excited to see it complemented by Arbolus Insights next year and beyond. We are thrilled to partner with the teams at Kayne Anderson and Composition as we work towards building the industry-leading expert insights platform.
Strategic Partnerships and Ambitions for 2024
This funding round, which also saw participation from Composition Capital Partners, underscores investor confidence in Arbolus’s mission. The company plans to:
- Expand its U.S. operations, focusing on building a robust client base.
- Invest in cutting-edge AI technology to further enhance its platform’s capabilities.
- Strengthen its global presence, particularly within key European markets.
A Commitment to Excellence and Innovation
As Arbolus continues its journey, the team remains dedicated to delivering exceptional value to its users while leading the charge in sustainable and innovative business practices.
Leon Chen of Composition remarked:
We are delighted to partner with Arbolus at this pivotal stage in their growth and at such an opportune time in this industry. As frequent users of expert networks ourselves, we recognise Arbolus’s differentiated and disruptive approach to a critical – but traditionally legacy – industry. Their consistent growth validates the strength of their offering.
Vlad Malugin of Composition added:
The investment research space has seen a notable rise in high-profile deals, which we view as a strong leading indicator for Arbolus. This investment underscores our confidence in Arbolus’s vision, their exceptional team, and their ability to drive meaningful impact by making expert insights more accessible and actionable for companies worldwide.
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