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Grade.Us - overview
Established
2013
Location
Bellevue, WA, US
Primary Industry
Software
About
Grade. Us offers a review management platform designed for marketing agencies, enabling them to automate and streamline the process of generating and managing customer reviews across various platforms. Grade. Us, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bellevue, US, provides a platform specifically for marketing agencies to handle customer reviews effectively.
The company was acquired by Alpine SG, a portfolio company of Alpine Investors, in March 2018, though financial terms were not disclosed. The leadership team includes CEO Alice Song and Santiago Caballero, who have backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship. Grade. Us specializes in a comprehensive review management platform tailored for marketing agencies, automating the generation and management of customer reviews across multiple platforms.
This solution helps agencies streamline their review processes, enhancing efficiency and client value. Key features include white-label capabilities for branding and an intuitive interface that centralizes reviews from various sources. The platform caters to clients across diverse sectors such as legal, real estate, hospitality, and automotive, primarily serving markets in North America with plans for global reach. Grade.
Us generates revenue through a subscription-based model designed for marketing agencies providing review management services. Clients access the platform via multiple subscription tiers tailored to service levels depending on the number of brands and locations managed. This pricing structure allows agencies to achieve profit margins up to 70%, facilitating direct transactions with business clients for enhanced review management and client satisfaction. The company's strategy for future growth includes exploring the launch of new services and enhancing existing product features aimed at improving user experience.
Grade. Us plans for further market expansion, specifically targeting international agencies by enhancing their global presence. The funds from the March 2018 acquisition by Alpine SG will be utilized to support these expansion initiatives and product development efforts.
Primary Industry
Software
Sub Industries
Analytics & Performance Software, Customer Relationship Management, Sales & Marketing Software
Website
https://www.grade.us
Company Stage
Add-on
Total Amount Raised
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Grade.Us - deals
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