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Shade

Shade

Private
New York City, New YorkAI, Data & Cloud Infrastructurehttps://shade.inc/

Last Round

Series A

Apr 21, 2026

Total Funding Raised

$34M

Momentum

Top 1%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Shade is a multimedia and design software company that provides an AI-powered cloud storage and digital asset management platform for creative and media teams.

Sector

AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure

Verticals

Cloud Infrastructure, Content Creation, Workflow Automation, Streaming Platforms, Compliance

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Usage-Based SaaS

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

media asset managementMAMdigital asset managementDAMcloud-native storagecreative workflowAI searchpost-production softwarevideo collaborationmedia workflow automationcloud NASvideo editing cloudmedia supply chainremote video editingB2B SaaS

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Shade Comparables

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Shade Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series AApr 21, 2026
Early FundingMar 1, 2026

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Emerson Dove

Cofounder & CTO

Founding Team

Brandon Fan

CEO Cofounder

Founding Team

Shade Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Shade investors
InvestorRounds
Contrary CapitalSeries A, Early Funding, Seed
Khosla VenturesSeries A, Early Funding
General CatalystSeries A, Early Funding, Seed
Construct CapitalSeries A, Early Funding
SignalFireSeries A, Early Funding, Seed
Bling CapitalSeries A, Early Funding

Market signals

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  • Aug 21, 2026

    Grew 43% QoQ, from 37 to 53 employees.

  • Jul 28, 2026

    Monthly visitors grew 36% MoM to 279.4K.

Recent news

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  • launchesJul 1, 2026

    Shade, Inc. launched Custom Objects and Automations on Jun 29th '26.

Shade Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Shade a public or private company?

Shade is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Shade?

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

How much is Shade worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Shade is not publicly available.

Can I buy Shade stock?

Shade 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 Shade's last funding round?

Shade's most recent funding round was Early Funding on April 21, 2026.

Who are the main investors in Shade?

Key investors in Shade include Khosla Ventures, Construct Capital, Bling Capital.

Will Shade IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Shade.

How can I track Shade secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Employee Range43
Year Founded2022
Last FundingApr 21, 2026

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