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Plato

Plato

Private
San Francisco, CaliforniaEnterprise Softwarehttps://www.platohq.com/

Last Round

Pre Seed

Nov 4, 2024

Total Funding Raised

$27.8M

Company Overview

Plato is a mentorship platform designed for engineering and product leaders to develop their soft skills and improve team management. The company connects new and aspiring managers with experienced mentors from top technology companies like Google, Netflix, and Slack for one-on-one sessions, Q&A, and access to a knowledge base. Founded in 2017 and accelerated through Y Combinator, Plato operates with offices in San Francisco and Paris. The platform aims to resolve management challenges by providing real-time, actionable advice from seasoned professionals.

Sector

Enterprise Software

Verticals

HR, Vertical SaaS

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

mentorship platformleadership developmentsoft skills trainingengineering leadershipmanager trainingproduct leadershipmentorship marketplaceB2B mentorshipleadership coachingone-on-one mentorshipAsk Me AnythingAMAseat-based pricingteam analyticsEngineering Operating SystemEngOS

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CompanyStatusEst. ValuationRev Multiple
OpenAIPrivate$86.0B~40x
CoherePrivate$5.0B--
Competitor 1Public$XX.XBXXx
Competitor 2Public$XX.XBXXx

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Plato Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Pre SeedNov 4, 2024
M&AMay 20, 2024
Series AFeb 8, 2022
SeedAug 2, 2017

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Jean-Baptiste Coger

Co-founder CPO Plato (Ex Birdly, YC W2016)

Founding Team

Plato Investors

Notable investors and investment history

InvestorRounds
PartechSeed
S28 CapitalSeries A
AlvenSeed
Kevin MooreSeed
Y CombinatorSeed, Series A
Slack FundSeries A
FundersClubSeed

Plato Filings

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Employee Range293
Year Founded2017
Last FundingNov 4, 2024

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