Shade
PrivateLast 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
Historical Pricing
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Shade Comparables
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| Overcast HQ | 77% |
Shade Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | Apr 21, 2026 | ||||
| Early Funding | Mar 1, 2026 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Shade Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Contrary Capital | Series A, Early Funding, Seed |
| Khosla Ventures | Series A, Early Funding |
| General Catalyst | Series A, Early Funding, Seed |
| Construct Capital | Series A, Early Funding |
| SignalFire | Series A, Early Funding, Seed |
| Bling Capital | Series 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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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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