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About Automattic
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$757.4M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2005
Overview
Automattic develops and manages WordPress.com, a widely-used platform for creating websites and blogs. Users can easily set up their online presence through a user-friendly interface that allows for customization and content management. Automattic operates on a freemium model, offering basic services for free while charging for premium features like advanced design options and additional storage. This approach makes it accessible to a variety of users, including bloggers, small businesses, and large organizations. Unlike many competitors, Automattic also contributes to open-source projects and provides mobile applications for managing WordPress sites, enhancing user experience. The company's goal is to improve the web by offering tools that empower individuals and organizations to share their stories and services online.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased demand for AI-driven tools boosts Automattic's market potential.
- The rise of headless CMS platforms complements Automattic's flexible offerings.
- Blockchain integration in CMS could open new opportunities for Automattic.
What critics are saying
- Ongoing legal dispute with WP Engine may harm Automattic's reputation.
- Acquisitions like WPAI and Harper could strain Automattic's resources.
- Studio Sync's adoption may falter if it lacks competitive features.
What makes Automattic unique
- Automattic offers a freemium model, attracting a wide range of users.
- The company supports open source projects, enhancing its community-driven approach.
- Automattic's acquisition of WPAI strengthens its AI capabilities for WordPress.
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Funding
Total Funding
$757.4M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
6 Rounds
Tiger Global
Insight PartnersBenefits
Remote Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Automattic is facing a class action lawsuit over its feud with WP Engine, with a cybersecurity expert accusing CEO Matt Mullenweg of waging "nuclear war" against the hosting company at the expense of hundreds of thousands of its customers.
Openvibe, a startup integrating new-generation social networks into one app, secured $800k from investors including Automattic, Tensor Ventures, and Jan Široký. The funding aims to accelerate app development and platform integration, offering users more freedom and content control. Led by Founders VC, the investment round highlights Openvibe as an alternative to traditional social networks, addressing user frustration with closed ecosystems. CEO Matěj Švancer notes a shift of over 100 million U.S. users to new platforms.
After releasing Studio, an open source local development environment for WordPress, and Studio Assistant (see The Pier #73), Automattic has just launched Studio Sync for WordPress.com.
The dispute deepened in October when Automattic forked the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin and launched a new version called Secure Custom Fields.
Samsung is teaming up with Netflix to bring its streaming app to the Galaxy Store, just in time to unwrap new content for Squid Game.As part of this partnership, anyone with a Galaxy device who visits the Galaxy Store can unlock an exclusive never-before-seen clip from Squid Game as the highly anticipated second season premiers December 26 on Netflix.Fans of the series can also access Squid Game: Unleashed, the latest mobile title from Netflix Games.For a limited time, Galaxy device owners can see an exclusive sneak peek of Squid Game Season 2 in the Galaxy Store. Eagerly awaiting fans can view a clip at the dark, twisted storyline for the upcoming season, giving them a preview of the dystopian suspense to come. The new season can also be streamed on-the-go via a Galaxy smartphone or tablet through the Netflix app, available to download today.Squid Game ignited a global cultural phenomenon upon its release in 2021, becoming Netflix’s most-watched show with 1.65 billion hours viewed in its first month. Now, with Season 2 on the horizon, Samsung and Netflix are delivering an exclusive sneak peek to Galaxy users, building on the series’ immense global popularity.Squid Game: UnleashedReleased yesterday, Squid Game: Unleashed is the definitive Squid Game video game. You can expect brutal competition in this multiplayer battle royale game. Play with friends (or enemies) online and see if you have what it takes to outlast and defeat all the other contestants in each twisted tournament.With deadly challenges pulled from the series and more new games inspired by classic childhood activities, each round is a dark trip down memory lane
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About Automattic
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$757.4M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2005
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