Announcing Twilio's Series C Funding Round

Twilio has secured a Series C funding round of $17 million from Bessemer Venture Partners and Union Square Ventures, marking the company's continued expansion internationally with several products in beta in European countries. The investment will support Twilio's mission to unlock the black box of telecommunications and serve existing customers better while building new products. The company has seen significant growth, expanding its employee base from 25 to nearly 100 in just one year. This funding round comes as a vote of confidence in Twilio's platform and its potential for global expansion, with investors also bringing valuable expertise and network support to the company. With this investment, Twilio aims to continue innovating and building new products that improve communication between people and systems around the world.