Oodle is a company.
Oodle has raised $24.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Key people at Oodle.
Oodle was founded by Craig Donato (CEO & Co-Founder).
Oodle has raised $24.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Key people at Oodle.
Oodle is a Cincinnati-based digital agency founded in 2009, specializing in web development, digital marketing, SEO, PPC, content marketing, and eCommerce solutions for industries like eCommerce, food and beverage, recreation & travel, and health care.[1][2][3] With under 49 employees and an average hourly rate of $150, it combines technical expertise with marketing to help businesses translate goals into results, earning recognition as one of America's fastest-growing private companies (No. 1493 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list) and among Cincinnati's top-growing firms.[1][3][6] Note: Search results also reference a separate UK-based Oodle Car Finance (founded 2016), a motor finance company backed by KKR, but the primary context aligns with the US digital agency.[4][5][7]
The agency serves brands needing digital transformation, solving problems like lead generation, customer engagement, and data-driven optimization through services that drive "oodles of results."[1][3]
In 2009, three partners with backgrounds in corporate strategy, finance, and IT left their roles to launch Oodle in Cincinnati, Ohio, initially focusing on website development.[1][3] Starting as a small team, they expanded capabilities over time into a full-service digital agency with strategists, designers, developers, account executives, and project managers.[1][2][3] Key growth milestones include multiple Inc. 5000 recognitions for rapid expansion and local awards as one of Cincinnati's fastest-growing companies, fueled by a metrics-driven approach and client success.[3][6]
Oodle rides the wave of digital transformation, where businesses increasingly rely on integrated tech-marketing solutions amid eCommerce booms and data proliferation.[1][3] Its timing aligns with post-pandemic shifts to online experiences, helping SMEs navigate complexities like SEO volatility and personalized marketing in competitive sectors like health care and travel.[1][6] Market forces favoring Oodle include rising demand for affordable, boutique agencies (under 49 employees) over large firms, enabling agile responses to trends like AI-driven analytics and omnichannel strategies.[3] It influences the ecosystem by mentoring talent, supporting community initiatives, and delivering scalable tools that empower smaller brands to compete digitally.[3]
Oodle is poised for continued expansion, leveraging its Inc. 5000 momentum to deepen AI-enhanced marketing and eCommerce offerings amid evolving digital regulations and consumer data privacy trends.[6] As remote work and global eCommerce persist, expect growth in international clients and service lines like advanced analytics. Its influence may evolve from regional powerhouse to broader digital enabler, sustaining "oodles of results" through innovation and team culture—reinforcing its mission to simplify the digital world for businesses.
Oodle was founded by Craig Donato (CEO & Co-Founder).
Oodle has raised $24.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Oodle's investors include Crosslink Capital, Greylock, Marcy Venture Partners, Moonshots Capital, Glenn Solomon, Redpoint Ventures, Doug Barry.
Oodle has raised $24.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Venture Round in September 2010.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2010 | $2.0M Venture Round | Crosslink Capital, Greylock, Marcy Venture Partners, Moonshots Capital, Glenn Solomon, Redpoint Ventures, Doug Barry | |
| Feb 1, 2009 | $6.0M Series C | Crosslink Capital, Greylock, Marcy Venture Partners, Moonshots Capital, Glenn Solomon, Redpoint Ventures, Doug Barry | |
| Jun 1, 2007 | $11.0M Series B | Crosslink Capital, Greylock, Marcy Venture Partners, Moonshots Capital, Glenn Solomon, Redpoint Ventures, Doug Barry | |
| Apr 1, 2006 | $5.0M Series A | Crosslink Capital, Greylock, Marcy Venture Partners, Moonshots Capital, Glenn Solomon, Redpoint Ventures, Doug Barry |
