Company Research Report: Zight



Company Overview



  • Name: Zight

  • Mission: Zight is on a mission to enable happier & more productive workplaces with better communication to help people save time and reduce misunderstandings.

  • Founded: Initially founded as CloudApp in 2010.

  • Founders: No information is available.

  • Key People:

  • Scott Smith - CEO

  • Cody Gilland - SVP, Sales & CS

  • Sachin Lad - VP, Engineering

  • Seraphin Hochart - Head of Product

  • Headquarters: No specific headquarters location is available.

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: Zight is known for visual asynchronous communication and enables users to create, annotate, and share screenshots, videos, screen recordings, GIFs, and more.


Products



1. Screen Recorder
  • Description: Easily record your screen, face, & camera. Available for desktop, mobile, and Chrome.

  • Key Features:

  • Record full screen or select a region

  • Share via URL instantly

  • Auto transcription with Zight AI


2. Screenshot Annotation
  • Description: Capture, annotate, and share screenshots with tools like arrows, blur, emojis, etc.

  • Key Features:

  • Modify screenshots

  • Annotate with emphasis

  • Share instantly


3. GIF Maker
  • Description: Create animated GIFs from your screen, decorated with captions and stickers.

  • Key Features:

  • Fast and easy creation

  • Record screen for GIFs

  • Share with links


4. Magical AI
  • Description: Zight AI automatically adds titles, descriptions, and captions, supports 50+ languages.

  • Key Features:

  • Improve video context

  • Auto-generated summaries

  • Title generation


Recent Developments



  • April 6, 2023: Launched new integrations for Microsoft Teams and Slack.

  • March 1, 2023: Techspot featured CloudApp 6.6.14.

  • Brand Evolution: Rebranded from CloudApp to Zight in 2023 for a refreshed direction that reflects expanded offerings.

  • Funding: Raised $21.1M from investors including Cervin Ventures, Grayhawk Capital, and more.

  • Product Renaming: CloudApp products and services were rebranded under the Zight name to emphasize enhanced user experience and offering.


Additional Information



  • Industry Recognition: Rated highly by platforms like G2 (4.6), Gartner Peer Insights (4.7), and Trust Radius (4.5) for user satisfaction.

  • Integration Capabilities: Integrates with various tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Lucid Software for enhanced collaboration and productivity.

  • User Base: Zight is used by over 5 million users worldwide and continues to grow due to its comprehensive features aimed at improving communication and productivity.


Note: Some data might be restricted due to the lack of information available in the provided dataset.