Talkdesk Bags $143 Million to Continue Global Growth

Talkdesk is a strategic and reliable provider to its customer base of more than 1,800 innovative customers in 75 countries including IBM, Acxiom, 2U, Trivago, and Peloton.

FREMONT, CA: Talkdesk, the cloud contact center for innovative enterprises, secured $143 million in Series C funding from a combination of new and existing investors. The amount raised and the company’s valuation of more than $3 billion reflect investor confidence in Talkdesk’s business and the strategic role that superior customer experience plays among top global brands.

New investors participating in this latest round include Franklin Templeton, Willoughby Capital, Skip Capital, Lead Edge Capital, and Top Tier Capital Partners, along with existing partners Viking Global Investors and Threshold Ventures. In total, Talkdesk has raised $268 million over its funding rounds, strengthening its leadership position in the Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) marketplace and solidifying the role of customer experience as a strategic differentiator for enterprises.

“The importance of providing an unparalleled customer experience has never been greater and this latest funding is a reflection of the criticality of this aspect as brands look for avenues for growth in our current environment,” said Tiago Paiva, chief executive officer, Talkdesk. “We are incredibly appreciative of the support and confidence of our investors, customers and partners who continue to endorse our vision of providing the industry’s most innovative and flexible solutions for the modern contact center. Lastly, I want to share my immense gratitude for the dedication and expertise of our employees who enable us to deliver for our customers, even during the most challenging times.”

This latest investment follows a year of continued global growth, product development, and market leadership for Talkdesk. Over the past 12 months, Talkdesk has introduced more than 600 product innovations to the market, including Talkdesk 20-in-20, an ambitious release program to lead the contact center industry by starting 2020 with 20 product introductions in the first 20 weeks. Talkdesk’s culture of innovation led to 200 patent submissions in 100 days and continues to push customer service ahead with industry advancements like CXTalent and multiple awards.

“We are excited to join Talkdesk in its journey to reimagine a critical element of business to consumer communications infrastructure, as businesses seek to enhance their relationships with customers with next generation digital engagement tools. Talkdesk’s market potential is large, and its business model is promising,” said Jonathan Curtis, vice president, research analyst and portfolio manager with Franklin Templeton’s Franklin Equity Group.

The new funding will allow Talkdesk to capitalize on its current momentum and continue its global growth. The company plans to increase research and development spending and to invest in go-to-market, sales, marketing, and channel development as Talkdesk continues to expand up-market.