Thuzio is a New York City–based company led by CEO Jared Augustine that offers a talent procurement software solution alongside events and talent services to connect businesses with celebrity influencers. Its platform provides commercial profiles for over 27,000 influencers and celebrities. The search technology enables brands to identify talent using qualitative tags, brand affiliations, pricing, social media reach and follower demographics, and to access talent representation directly through the platform. In addition to its software, Thuzio operates the Thuzio Executive Club (TEC), hosting business events including Q&A sessions, game watch events with pros, networking events and coaching sessions. Clients include Comcast, Melt Sports Entertainment, Special Olympics, Cushman & Wakefield, Yahoo! and King & Spaulding. The company intends to use the funds to support sales, marketing and product development. Thuzio operates an online platform that enables customers to book sports talent and personalities for experiences such as client dinners, keynote speeches, corporate appearances, video greetings and hosted Q&As. The company says its network includes more than 2,500 athletes and other sports celebrities. Clients use Thuzio for live appearances, branded engagements and measurable ROI for brands, marketers and agencies. Notable corporate clients include EY, Yahoo!, the Young President’s Organization, Burger King and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Thuzio is led by CEO Jared Augustine alongside Tiki Barber. The company plans to use new funding to expand its sales and marketing, build its technology and grow the Thuzio Executive Club nationwide.

Total raised

$13M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Oct 2015