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Essential

Essential

Private
Fremont, CaliforniaEnterprise Softwarehttps://www.withessential.com/

Last Round

Seed

May 15, 2024

Total Funding Raised

$1.7M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Essential is a software company that provides an all-in-one, automation-first platform for fire protection and life-safety contractors to manage inspections, scheduling, quoting, and invoicing.

Sector

Enterprise Software

Verticals

Vertical SaaS, Facility Management, Workflow Automation, Compliance

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

field service managementFSM softwarefire protection softwarevertical SaaSinspection managementtechnician mobile applife safety softwareNFPA compliancefield service automationcontractor billing softwareservice scheduling softwaretrade contractor softwarejob dispatch softwareautomated quotingback-office automation

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Essential Comparables

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Essential Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
SeedMay 15, 2024

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Catherine Lu

Co-Founder & CEO

Founding Team

Essential Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Market signals

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  • Aug 21, 2026

    Monthly visitors grew 51% MoM, from 2K to 3K.

  • May 15, 2024

    $1.7M round led by Precursor Ventures.

Essential Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Essential a public or private company?

Essential is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Essential?

Essential is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Essential worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Essential is not publicly available.

Can I buy Essential stock?

Essential shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Essential's last funding round?

Essential's most recent funding round was Series A on December 12, 2023.

Who are the main investors in Essential?

Key investors in Essential include Thrive Capital, March Capital.

Will Essential IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Essential.

How can I track Essential secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersFremont, California
Employee Range7
Year Founded2024
Last FundingMay 15, 2024

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