Ripl, Inc.

Ripl, Inc. is a social media marketing company that provides small businesses with tools to create, schedule, and share engaging content across various platforms, enhancing their online presence and customer interaction. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bellevue, US, Ripl, Inc. specializes in social media marketing solutions aimed at small businesses.

The company has successfully completed 9 funding deals, with the latest funding round occurring in March 2017, where it raised a total of USD 2. 74 mn led by Trilogy International Partners and including participation from Alliance of Angels. The founder's specific history is not detailed publicly, and no subsidiaries or parent company have been mentioned. Ripl offers an all-in-one social media marketing application designed to assist small businesses in creating, scheduling, and posting social media content efficiently.

Users can upload photos and videos, incorporate branding elements, and utilize customizable templates to enhance their social media presence. The platform targets small businesses, including solopreneurs, side-hustlers, and established stores, serving a diverse clientele across various industries such as real estate, restaurants, retail, and non-profits. Ripl promotes customer engagement through features that enable businesses to share their stories and announce new products, thus driving interaction and brand visibility across multiple geographical markets, primarily in North America. Ripl generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based pricing model tailored for individuals and small teams.

Customers access the platform via various pricing plans that provide different levels of features. This model creates a steady revenue stream as businesses subscribe to maintain their social media presence. Additionally, Ripl supports advertising options, allowing users to create branded video ads for platforms like Facebook and Instagram, catering specifically to the needs of small businesses. In March 2017, Ripl, Inc.

raised USD 2. 74 mn in venture funding, which will be utilized to enhance product offerings and expand market reach. The company plans to develop new features for its social media marketing application to increase user engagement and streamline content creation processes. Additionally, Ripl aims to extend its services into new geographic regions beyond North America, targeting small businesses in Europe and Asia by 2020.

The recent funding will support these product development and market expansion initiatives.