Business

WorkBoard Raised $23 Million Series B after Closing Off the Series A

Published

6 years ago

July 31, 2019

GGV Capital, a global venture capital firm that invests in local founders, led an event on 20th March. Many participants took part in the event including Mircosoft’s M12, Floodgate, WorkBoard, and others. The Workboard has announced during the event that it has raised a $23 million Series B round of capital.

Workboard is based in Redwood City and it was founded in 2013 and raised $13.6 million before March month round. In December 2017, Workboard picked up Series A funding worth $9.3 million led by M12 and Floodgate. After closing that round, the company is raising Series B worth $23 million after tripling last year. But the current market scenario is a little bit hot and could make rounds to come a few months short of a usual 18-month timeframe.

There is more to expect from Series B rather than just the interesting temporal interval from previous series. The WorkBoard’s Series B is in the eye due to the company’s product focus and growth rates. And Microsoft’s involvement is crucial in the Series. The WorkBoard’s product or software OKRs – Objectives and Key Results, is raising the expectations with the Series B and its growth rate is powering the Microsoft’s M12 to participate.

OKR is the short form of Objective and Key Result. It provides the two-part ways to understand the business and planning. Its objective is unique which your company needs. OKR’s constituted key results are focused and measurable which can be reached in a period of time.

Business

Geivon “E.G.” Cisneros Expands Zooly AI Into the NHL Playoffs

Published

3 days ago

May 4, 2025

Matthew Wiles

When the stakes are highest, innovation shines brightest. As the NHL Playoffs brought an electric energy to the ice, entrepreneur Geivon “E.G.” Cisneros and his tech company Zooly AI delivered a first-of-its-kind fan experience for the Tampa Bay Lightning, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of real-time AI engagement in professional sports.

Leveraging Zooly’s flagship product, Photobomb, fans inside Amalie Arena during playoff games were given an entirely new way to connect with their team. With a simple QR code scan, spectators instantly received dynamic, personalized photos featuring the Lightning mascot ThunderBug, seamlessly inserted into their memories-no app download required, just pure surprise and delight.

In a setting where emotions run high and every moment matters, the Photobomb activation proved that artificial intelligence can enhance the magic of live events rather than distract from it. Fans flooded social media with their custom playoff memories, helping amplify the Lightning’s home-ice advantage beyond the rink and into the digital world.

“The playoffs are where legends are made,” said Geivon “E.G.” Cisneros, founder of Zooly AI. “It was important for us to show that AI can make these moments even more personal, not mechanical. We wanted fans to feel like they weren’t just spectators-they were part of the story.”

The activation drew massive engagement, with QR code scans and social shares surpassing expectations-proving that fans are eager for real-time, culturally connected experiences when the stakes are at their highest. For the Lightning, it deepened fan loyalty. For Zooly, it validated a vision: building the connective tissue between live emotion and intelligent digital interaction.

As Zooly AI continues expanding its footprint across professional sports, the Tampa Bay Lightning playoff activation stands as a landmark moment-one where culture, technology, and tradition collided under the brightest lights.

About Zooly:

Zooly AI is a next-gen artificial intelligence company redefining how fans, brands, and creators connect in real time. With products like Daily Vibes and Photobomb, Zooly blends culture, creativity, and technology to create unforgettable interactive moments. From arenas to digital campaigns, Zooly is powering the next generation of engagement.