{"id":1704,"date":"2024-12-12T14:44:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T19:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetimesfinancial.com\/?p=1704"},"modified":"2024-12-12T14:44:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T19:44:52","slug":"evinced-secures-55-million-in-series-c-funding-to-expand-accessibility-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetimesfinancial.com\/?p=1704","title":{"rendered":"Evinced Secures $55 Million in Series C Funding to Expand Accessibility Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Evinced, a software company specializing in accessible web and mobile solutions, has raised $55 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to $112 million. The round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from existing investors M12 (Microsoft&#8217;s investment fund), BGV, Capital One Ventures, and Engineering Capital. Vertex Ventures Israel joined as a new investor. Gal Moav, co-founder and GM of Evinced Israel, highlighted that the funds have been added to the company\u2019s reserves, significantly boosting its valuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Rise in Demand for Accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite early skepticism from investors about the accessibility market, Evinced has experienced increasing demand, driven by the global pandemic and social movements emphasizing inclusivity. \u201cThere is still much work to do in this area,\u201d Moav stated, reflecting the company\u2019s long-term commitment to addressing accessibility challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Company Background and Expansion Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2018 by CEO Navin Thadani and Gal Moav, Evinced focuses on integrating accessibility into web and mobile development. The duo previously collaborated at Ravello Systems, which was sold to Oracle in 2016. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Evinced also operates offices in Europe, the U.S., and Tel Aviv, Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company employs over 100 people and plans significant team expansion. \u201cWe intend to double our workforce in Israel within the next year,\u201d Moav noted, with much of the development work conducted in Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial Performance and Growth Trajectory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Evinced began generating revenue in February 2021 and has consistently doubled its sales year-over-year. This performance has bolstered investor confidence, allowing the company to prioritize existing partners and expedite funding negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulatory Tailwinds and Future Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Evinced anticipates robust growth as organizations face increasing challenges with traditional digital accessibility solutions. This is bolstered by legal and regulatory changes, including U.S. courts broadening the scope of the ADA to cover digital assets and mandatory EU accessibility regulations set to take effect by June 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Evinced, a software company specializing in accessible web and mobile solutions, has raised $55 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to $112 million. The round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from existing investors M12 (Microsoft&#8217;s investment fund), BGV, Capital One Ventures, and Engineering Capital. 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