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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

$20M

Momentum

Top 5%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Shade operates in AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure and is based in New York City, New York. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series A round in April 2026.

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

Historical Pricing

Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.

Pricing history

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Caplight Momentum Score

Proprietary index based on bid/ask volume and sentiment.

Momentum history

Caplight clients track how buyer interest and sentiment change over time.

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Shade Comparables

Compare Shade with similar companies based on industry and business-model similarity.

Shade comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
CompanySimilarityMarket Cap
Suite Studios
91%
LucidLink
82%
Backlight
81%
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Shade Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series AApr 21, 2026
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Emerson Dove

Cofounder & CTO

Founding Team

Brandon Fan

CEO Cofounder

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Shade Investors

Notable investors and investment history

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

Market signals

Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.

  • Aug 21, 2026

    Grew 43% QoQ, from 37 to 53 employees.

  • Jul 28, 2026

    Monthly visitors grew 36% MoM to 279.4K.

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Shade Filings

Explore SEC and related filing metadata, where available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Shade's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

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.

When was Shade's last funding round?

Shade's most recent funding round was Series A 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?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Shade's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

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

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