Zugata provides a SaaS platform that automatically identifies who employees work with and facilitates direct peer feedback, optionally anonymous, without visibility to managers or HR. The product shows role-based skill lists so reviewers mark strengths and areas needing development and then delivers learning modules tied to those gaps. Zugata integrates with email and collaboration tools including Gmail, Outlook, Slack, GitHub and Gira, and uses AI/ML to match reviewers and surface development content. The company emphasizes privacy — employers cannot access messages exchanged between employees, and Zugata handles any legal disclosure requests such as court orders. Founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, Zugata positions its tool as an alternative to twice-yearly managerial reviews. The startup says the approach decouples professional development from compensation and promotion decisions and aims to help employees better understand and improve their skills. Zugata is a Big Data platform that enables employees to receive continuous feedback from colleagues and mentor recommendations via an iOS app and web software. Led by co‑founder and CEO Srinivas Krishnamurti, the company emerged from stealth with those products. Its solution also enables companies to understand team and organizational skills to drive learning and development programs. The product is being used by organizations of all sizes, from startups to publicly traded companies, including one of the largest coffee chains. In October 2015 Zugata raised $3.2 million in seed funding to continue expanding operations. Backers include General Catalyst, Formation 8, Redpoint Ventures and Silicon Valley angel investors.

Total raised

$10M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Nov 2016