WordPress web hosting provider, WP Engine, based in Austin, Texas announced a $ 15 million investment from North Bridge Growth Equity. The investment will be used to accelerate global growth with the introduction of new product innovations through the hosting platform WordPress WP Engine.
Founded in 2010, WP Engine currently powers tens of thousands of websites and applications created with the WordPress platform. WordPress platform optimized web hosting WP Engine serves organizations ranging from large companies and major media to SMEs, companies and bloggers who need speed, security, performance and reliability of their family WordPress deployments.
"We are delighted to join the North Bridge WP Engine team," said Heather Brunner, CEO of WP Engine . "While we continue to experience hyper-growth as a company, this investment will allow us to accelerate our innovation platform and offer a market leading customer experience. Our goal is nothing less that deliver the best customer experience for WordPress management market. "
the growing demand for the company
More than 36 million unique visitors interact with a customer WP Engine every day on digital properties covering retail, media and financial services. In 2013, the WordPress web hosting specialist has expanded its management team in response to the growing demand of companies, most recently appointing former Bazaarvoice COO Heather Brunner as CEO in October 2013.
"We are delighted to work with WP Engine team as they build the next great platform company to the front lines of the digital customer interaction," said Matthew Blodgett, a general partner at North Bridge Growth Equity and the new member of the Board of Directors WP Engine . "WP Engine has what it takes to win. - A powerful vision, a strong technology and experienced management team with a track record of success in collaboration with their customers and the WordPress community, WP Engine is the building of a new Quick content management race, safe and reliable. "
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