Clarizen Secures $8M in Financing From Leading VCs
SAN MATEO, CA - December 14, 2009, Clarizen, the leading provider of online work and project management software, today announced the completion of an $8 million Series C financing round led by DAG Ventures, Benchmark Capital and Carmel Ventures. The additional investment will be used to boost Clarizen's reach and strengthen its leadership position in the online work and project management markets.Read more...
More than 100 Service Providers Enrolled in Clarizen's Vendors Connect Initiative
San Mateo, CALIF. – December 1, 2009 – Clarizen, a leading provider of collaborative work management software, is recruiting vendors to join its Vendors Connect program, designed as a marketplace for service providers to network, interface and partner with the Clarizen community, within the Clarizen platform.Read more...
Leading Analyst Firm Names Clarizen as One of the Innovative Applications Companies Under $100M
San Mateo, CALIF. – November 2, 2009 – Clarizen, a leading provider of online work management software, was named by IDC, a leading IT market research and advisory firm, as one of the innovative applications companies with annual revenues of less than $100 million to watch. Read more...
Clarizen Reports More Than 100 New Customers in Q3 2009
Clarizen, a leading provider of online work management software, today announced 40 percent revenue growth in Q3 with the acquisition of more than 100 new customers and increased licenses within its existing customer base.
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Clarizen Reports over 50 Percent Growth in Revenues Quarter to Quarter
Demand for SaaS Work Management Propels Clarizen’s Rapid Growth and Enterprise Customer Traction
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Clarizen Exceeds Q1 Projections with Increased Growth, Sales and Partnership Momentum
On-Demand Project Management Solution Reports More than 220 Percent Growth Year-Over-Year
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HighPoint Asia and Clarizen Announce Partnership Alliance to Distribute SaaS Project Management
Clarizen, a provider of online project management software, announced a VAR (Value-Added Reseller) agreement with HighPoint Asia to sell, implement and support their award-winning project management and collaboration software throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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Clarizen Releases Version 2.5G with Time Tracking and Gantt Chart
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. - November 24, 2008 – Clarizen, a provider of on-demand, online project management software, today announced version 2.5G of its SaaS collaboration technology, with enhanced time tracking capabilities, a billing rates manager and a Gantt viewer. Clarizen 2.5G helps distributed project teams reduce overhead and keep their project status up-to-date and always available.
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Clarizen Expands Product Portfolio to Integrate with Autodesk’s AutoCAD
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. - November 10, 2008 – Clarizen, a provider of on-demand, online project management software, today announced its integration with Autodesk’s AutoCAD software. The partnership lets engineers and developers using AutoCAD software work directly with Clarizen’s SaaS project management solution to update and manage their projects directly without leaving their AutoCAD system.
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Clarizen Extends Project Management to Microsoft Outlook
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. – October 28, 2008 – Clarizen, a provider of on-demand, online project management software, today announced its integration with Microsoft Outlook, allowing users to create and assign tasks, set task deadlines or update the status of a task directly from their e-mails. This development builds upon Clarizen’s effort to make project management solutions extremely intuitive and easy to use for everyday professionals
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Clarizen to Speak at PMI Global Congress North America 2008 on SaaS Project Management for the Ente
DENVER, October 16, 2008 – Clarizen, a provider of on-demand, online project management software, today announced that Avinoam Nowogrodski, CEO and co-founder of Clarizen, is presenting on SaaS Project Management for the Enterprise at the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Congress 2008 North America in Denver, Colo. Nowogrodski will explore the benefits of using a SaaS-based tool – from being cost-effective to enabling complete collaboration.
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Clarizen Strengthens Position as 1st Project Vendor to Offer PM and CAD Integration
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. – September 15, 2008 – Clarizen, a provider of on-demand, online project management software, today announced that it is the first project software vendor to integrate project management and computer-aided design (CAD) in the marketplace. This integrated environment enables distributed design and engineering teams, including suppliers and customers, to manage and track the project’s progress within their CAD tools to ensure teams are synchronized in terms of schedule, progress and accountability. Clarizen has developed and has begun to market an integration capability with Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.’s mechanical CAD software -- SolidWorks®.
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Clarizen to Present on On-Demand Project Management at Office 2.0 Conference
San Mateo, CA. – Sep. 2, 2008 – Clarizen, a provider of on-demand, online project management software, today announced that Guy Shani, vice president of sales of Clarizen, will present in a panel discussion at the Office 2.0 Conference September 4-5 at the Saint Regis Hotel in San Francisco, CA In addition, organizers of the conference have selected Clarizen’s project management solution to help plan future conferences and manage other related projects.
The Office 2.0 Conference is aimed at discovering the future of online productivity and collaboration. It is a unique gathering of visionaries, thought leaders and customers using innovative online services for getting things done at the office, at home and on the go.
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Increasing Number of Basecamp Users Choose Clarizen for Better Project Management Capabilities
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. – July 29, 2008 – Clarizen, a provider of on-demand, online project management software, today announced that an increasing number of its recent customers switched from Basecamp due to Clarizen’s integrated project management and team collaboration capabilities. Organizations are switching to Clarizen from horizontal team collaboration solutions, such as Basecamp, and desktop-based project management solutions, such as Microsoft Project, because Clarizen uniquely combines both capabilities in a cost-effective SaaS delivery model.
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Clarizen Launches Vertical Markets Strategy with Open API in Version 2.1
Leverages API to Partner with SolidWorks for On-Demand CAD Integration
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. – June 30, 2008 – Clarizen today announced a vertical market strategy that includes an open API within the newest version of its on-demand project management software, Clarizen 2.1.
Clarizen 2.1 enables project managers across manufacturing, design and services industries to seamlessly integrate their project management solution with the various systems they use everyday to execute their projects. As a part of this strategy, Clarizen also announced a partnership with SolidWorks, an industry leader in 3D mechanical CAD, allowing design engineers to seamlessly move between their design and project management environments.
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Clarizen Sees Significant Momentum in the marketplace
Announces a “Kiss Microsoft Project Goodbye” campaign.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. – April 29, 2008 – Clarizen, the leader in OnDemand project execution software, today announced that it continues to see significant momentum in the marketplace and over 13,000 users are now registered to use its service.
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Clarizen 2.0 On-demand Project Execution Software Unveiled at Microsoft’s Under the Radar Event
Clarizen 2.0 release follows host of industry accolades and customer growth, offering revamped UI, usability enhancements and a range of new features
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. – March 20, 2008 – Clarizen unveiled today version 2.0 of its on-demand project execution software at Microsoft’s Under the Radar event in Silicon Valley, ushering in the “Era of Execution” for project management. Commercially launched in October 2007, this first major new product release of Clarizen’s software-as-a-service solution offers significant updates and new features.
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Clarizen Selected for Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program
Clarizen chosen based on high potential for success and expertise in using Microsoft platform technology
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Jan. 22, 2008 — Vision, market traction and potential to bring on-demand project collaboration software to businesses worldwide earned Clarizen a spot in the Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program. Stewarded by the Emerging Business Team (EBT), the Accelerator Program connects innovative, high-potential startups committed to the Microsoft platform, like Clarizen, to an extensive technical support network, as well as all the necessary marketing and channel support that an emerging company needs to succeed.
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Clarizen Appoints New Vice President of Sales
SAN MATEO, Calif. – January 15, 2008 – Clarizen, provider of on-demand project collaboration software for businesses, announced the appointment of Guy Shani to Vice President of Sales. Shani is responsible for leading global sales, including channel development and strategic partnerships for Clarizen, which offers businesses Web-based software to manage and collaborate on an unlimited number of projects over the Internet.
Shani will call on more than 10 years of experience in sales, engineering and business development to help scale Clarizen’s already fast-growing customer roster. Officially launching the commercial version of its software in October 2007, Clarizen emerged from a four-month beta period with over 3,000 companies registered to use its software and over 100 paying customers to date.
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Clarizen named 2008 "Most Promising Start Up"
On-demand collaboration software provider also hires new VP of Sales to help scale rapid customer expansion
SAN MATEO, Calif. – January 14, 2008 – Clarizen, global provider of on-demand project collaboration software for businesses, was recognized by American Venture Magazine as one of 2008’s “Most Promising Start-Ups.” Clarizen was acknowledged for its market vision and leadership, solid corporate infrastructure and technology achievements for its Web-based tool allowing companies to manage an unlimited number of projects over the Internet. More than 350 emerging companies took part in the American Venture selection process, out of which 33 winners were chosen.
In 2008 Clarizen is poised to take advantage of what analysts are seeing as an expanding market:
- IDC analyst Mark Levitt : “Business leaders are seeing a growing need to empower all members of project teams to become more informed, active and decisive collaborators. Clarizen's on- demand project management solution addresses this business requirement.”
- Guidewire analyst Chris Shipley: “The small-midsize business market is wide open for Clarizen right now, as they're one of only a few companies offering a powerful and practical solution to the segment.”
- THINKstrategies and the Cutter Consortium: More than a third of small and large businesses will adopt software as a service (SaaS) during the next year to help bolster activities such as project management and internal collaboration. About 80 percent of those considering it say they plan to adopt it within the next 12 months.
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Clarizen Launches Web-Based Project Management Solution for Small and Midsize Businesses
San Mateo, CA - October 16, 2007
Clarizen today launched its much-anticipated collaborative project management software, providing small and midsize businesses (SMBs) with a new online tool for planning, managing and collaborating on projects via the Web. Clarizen’s powerful solution allows SMBs to manage an unlimited number of complex projects over the Internet with a system that is easy to set up and use, requiring no software or hardware installations.
With Clarizen’s Web-based project management solution SMBs can:
- Get projects up and running instantly without the hassle of lengthy training, customization or software installations;
- Drive adoption within the project team and ensure project data reflects reality;
- Create virtual project teams consisting of all project stakeholders, including internal resources, outside partners, suppliers and other third parties, sharing knowledge and collaborating in one place;
- Update the system directly via email on project task progress, without having to log in to the system (more info below);
- Share knowledge through discussion boards and Wiki-like notes to discuss and collaborate on project activity;
- Enjoy spending flexibility, as the software-as-a-service-based solution requires no up-front investments and no long-term commitments.
Today’s commercial release of Clarizen follows a free beta program that included more than 1,500 organizations and more than 3,000 users worldwide, with 50 paying customers already signed on.
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Clarizen Attracts 1000 Customers Prior to Commercial Launch
San Mateo, CA – August 20, 2007
Clarizen announced today that the beta version of its soon-to-be launched on-demand project management solution has attracted more than 1,000 customers and 2,500 users since release of its free Beta in June. In addition, Clarizen reports dozens of customers have already initiated a paid subscription in anticipation of the commercial launch in September.
To meet demand, Clarizen will add new hires in sales and marketing during the fourth quarter of 2007.
“We challenged ourselves to create an exciting project management solution that’s as simple as email to use, set in the collaborative, dynamic Web 2.0 environment,” said Avinoam Nowogrodski, co-founder and CEO, Clarizen.
“Our cost-effective solution not only delivers rapid ROI by clarifying and automating project deliverables, it motivates people at all levels to do their best work by underscoring individual contributions to bottom-line project success.”
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Clarizen Launches Web-Based Project Management Solution for Every Business
Collaborative, On-Demand Solution Debuts with Free Trial
BOSTON, June 20, 2007
Clarizen today released its much-anticipated collaborative project management solution for businesses of all
sizes. A free trial is available for registration online at http://www.clarizen.com.
The solution debuts at Enterprise 2.0 Launch Pad, an exclusive forum within the conference reserved for promising new products and services, and follows months of real-world use and testing by more than
70 design partners from a variety of market segments. Prior to launch, the solution earned software industry accolades for Clarizen's visionary approach to project management.
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Clarizen Named Industry Visionary at Software 2007 Conference
Leading Industry Award Earned for Innovation, Vision in SaaS
Menlo Park, Calif. - May 3, 2007
In recognition of its innovative on-demand project management software, Clarizen Inc. received the Software 07 Conference Visionary Award at the Israeli software industry group's recent Software 2007 Summit. The coveted award recognized three companies for advances in software for business innovation.
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Clarizen Recognized as Red Herring 100 Europe Finalist
Collaborative project management provider named as a top 200 innovative company
Tel-Aviv, Israel, March 26, 2007
Clarizen, developer of a collaborative, enterprise-grade project management solution for businesses of all sizes, has been selected as a Red Herring 100 Europe finalist by the publication’s editorial board.
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Clarizen Secures $7 Million in First-Round Funding Co-Led by Benchmark Capital and Carmel Ventures
Tel Aviv, Israel, December 4, 2006
Clarizen, a developer of innovative on-demand, enterprise-grade project management services, announced today that it closed a $7 million round of financing from Benchmark Capital and Carmel Ventures. Mark Kremer, General Partner of Benchmark Capital, and Harel Beit-On, General Partner of Carmel Ventures, have joined Clarizen's Board of Directors.
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