Algolia
Algolia, headquartered in San Francisco, is a B2B company specializing in Engineering, Product, and Design, offering a search and discovery API for websites and mobile apps.
Services
Algolia provides a developer-friendly and enterprise-grade search API designed to create scalable search and discovery experiences for websites and mobile apps. The Search & Discovery API helps companies in various industries, including e-commerce, media, and SaaS, to simplify and accelerate building fast, relevant digital experiences. By managing over 50 billion search queries a month, Algolia aims to make every search interaction meaningful and rewarding.
Locations
Algolia is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA, and has additional offices in Paris, Île-de-France, France; London, UK; New York, NY, USA; and Atlanta, GA, USA. The company supports a global presence, operating partly remote and serving regions including the United States of America, France, America/Canada, and Europe.
Industry and Sub-Industry
Algolia operates within the B2B industry, focusing on the sub-industry segments of Engineering, Product, and Design. The company's platform reduces the complexities involved in building and scaling fast and relevant digital experiences. Algolia serves more than 9,000 companies, facilitating scalable discovery experiences across different sectors.
Funding and Investors
Algolia has raised $184 million in funding from prominent investors, including Accel Partners, Alven Capital, Point Nine Capital, and Storm Ventures. This funding has enabled the company to advance its mission of optimizing search interactions and expanding its global reach. Algolia's inclusion in Y Combinator's W14 batch also highlights its early-stage potential and growth trajectory.
History
Algolia was founded in 2012 and participated in Y Combinator's W14 batch. Since its founding, the company has grown significantly, now boasting a team size of 810 employees. Headquartered in San Francisco, Algolia has expanded its operations with offices in Paris, London, New York, and Atlanta. The company's mission is to make search interactions more meaningful and rewarding, and it has become a pivotal player in the B2B sector.