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DirectBooks

DirectBooks

Private
New York City, New YorkFinTechhttps://www.directbooks.com/

Last Round

Corporate Funding

Apr 18, 2024

Momentum

Top 50%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

DirectBooks is a financial software company that provides a primary market communication platform to streamline issuance workflows for underwriters and institutional investors.

Sector

FinTech

Verticals

Workflow Automation, Financial Data, Investment Platforms, Compliance & Risk

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Usage-Based SaaS

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

primary marketsfixed incomedeal workfloworder managementcapital markets techworkflow automationorder management systemOMSdata analytics and reporting technologyDARTprimary issuancefintech platformdeal allocationbuy-sidesell-sideelectronic trading

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DirectBooks Comparables

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DirectBooks comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
CompanySimilarityMarket Cap
Primary Portal
87%
CapConnect+
80%
Origin Markets
76%

DirectBooks Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Corporate FundingApr 18, 2024
StrategicJan 30, 2024
Corporate FundingOct 11, 2019

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Rich Kerschner

Founding Board Member and CEO

Founding Team

Chris Hanlon

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Yvonne Wang

COO and Board Member of DirectBooks

Executive Team

DirectBooks Investors

Notable investors and investment history

DirectBooks investors
InvestorRounds
Royal Bank Of CanadaCorporate Funding
Morgan StanleyCorporate Funding
Mizuho AmericasStrategic
JPMorgan Chase & Co.Corporate Funding

Market signals

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DirectBooks Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DirectBooks's valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is DirectBooks a public or private company?

DirectBooks is a private company.

What is the current stock price of DirectBooks?

DirectBooks is a private company with no public stock price. Caplight tracks DirectBooks's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates to Caplight users.

How much is DirectBooks worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for DirectBooks is not publicly available.

Can I buy DirectBooks stock?

DirectBooks 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 DirectBooks's last funding round?

DirectBooks's most recent funding round was Corporate Funding on April 18, 2024.

Who are the main investors in DirectBooks?

Key investors in DirectBooks include Mizuho Americas.

Will DirectBooks IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for DirectBooks.

How can I track DirectBooks secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Employee Range66
Year Founded2019
Last FundingApr 18, 2024

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