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Tout is a technology company.
Tout offers a social microblogging platform for short-form video. Users create and share 15-second video clips, or "touts," for immediate communication. Core technology from SRI International research efficiently distributes user-generated content, streamlining video sharing.
Michael Downing founded Tout, spinning off from SRI International in April 2010. Downing leveraged SRI's patented video technology to democratize short-form communication. His research background translated complex video capabilities into an intuitive social experience.
The platform attracts users via its brief video format, gaining visibility from public figures. Tout serves individuals sharing updates and media seeking engagement. Its vision: become the premier real-time video microblogging network, connecting users globally via spontaneous narratives, fostering new online social interaction.
Tout has raised $41.4M across 3 funding rounds.
Tout has raised $41.4M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Tout has raised $41.4M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Tout's investors include Melohn Group, 819 Capital, HL Capital, Peacock Capital, Pittco Capital Partners, Seavest Capital, Terry Semel, World Wrestling Entertainment, Gordon Crawford, Jack Schneider, Stan Shuman.
Tout has raised $41.4M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $26.0M Series C in October 2016.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2016 | $26M Series C | Melohn Group | 819 Capital, HL Capital, Peacock Capital, Pittco Capital Partners, Seavest Capital, Terry Semel, World Wrestling Entertainment | Announced |
| Jul 11, 2012 | $13.4M Series B | — | Gordon Crawford, Jack Schneider, Stan Shuman, 819 Capital, World Wrestling Entertainment | Announced |
| Dec 1, 2010 | $2M Series A | — | — | Announced |
Tout Technologies is a technology services company specializing in Salesforce consulting, CRM implementation, marketing automation, and B2B data solutions.[1][3] It provides end-to-end IT transformation services, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud, to help businesses improve customer relationships, productivity, and ROI through digital adoption and strategic CRM deployment.[3][4] Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional locations in Bengaluru, India, and Northern Ireland, the firm manages a database of over 20 million people and 6 million companies across 18,000 sectors, enabling targeted prospecting, sales leads, and marketing alignment.[1][3]
The company serves enterprises seeking CRM optimization, offering consulting, implementation, change management, and support to leverage standard Salesforce functionality without heavy customizations.[3][4] It solves problems like inefficient sales processes, poor data quality, and low marketing ROI by delivering verified B2B intelligence and tailored digital transformation plans.[1][3]
Tout Technologies operates as Tout Technologies Pvt Ltd, with a presence in the U.S. (Sunnyvale, CA), India (Bengaluru), and Northern Ireland (via TOUT TECHNOLOGY LTD, active status).[1][3][5] Specific founding details, such as exact year or founders' backgrounds, are not detailed in available sources, but it has established itself as a Salesforce Consulting Partner since 2019, building expertise through certifications and partnerships with leading software providers.[3]
The company emerged in the marketing automation and data management space, evolving to focus on CRM services amid growing demand for Salesforce integrations.[1][3] Early traction likely stemmed from its B2B database capabilities, converting crowdsourced data into verified insights for sales and recruiting, positioning it as a provider of actionable business intelligence.[1]
(Note: A separate, defunct 2010-2014 social video app called Tout exists but is unrelated to this active Salesforce-focused company.[2])
Tout Technologies rides the wave of CRM digital transformation, capitalizing on Salesforce's dominance in cloud-based customer platforms amid rising needs for data-driven sales and service automation.[3] Timing aligns with post-2019 Salesforce ecosystem growth, where businesses prioritize AI-enhanced CRM for productivity; the firm's partner status and 20+ years of experience position it to address market forces like data silos, remote sales challenges, and ROI pressures from marketing investments.[1][3][4]
It influences the ecosystem by enabling B2B firms to harness verified data for faster decision-making and targeted outreach, reducing custom dev costs through best-practice implementations and fostering scalable customer success.[1][3] In competitive landscapes with players like Apps Associates, Tout differentiates via its integrated data-plus-CRM model, supporting broader trends in unified customer experiences.[3]
Tout Technologies is poised to expand as Salesforce adoption accelerates, potentially scaling its B2B database and global footprint to capture more mid-market CRM deals. Trends like AI-driven personalization in Sales Cloud and stricter data privacy regulations will shape its path, demanding enhanced verification and compliance features. Its influence may grow through deeper partnerships and service diversification, solidifying its role in efficient, data-powered business growth—echoing its core strength in transforming raw information into strategic advantage.[1][3]