# Devpost: Information technology & services, New York, United States

> Devpost: Devpost is a global platform that specializes in hosting and managing software competitions, particularly hackathons. Based in New York, United States.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/devpost (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Devpost

Devpost is a global platform that specializes in hosting and managing software competitions, particularly hackathons.

Funding reported Last round: Series B

Information technology & services New York, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2009 17 years old
- **Team:** 73 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $11M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series B Feb 2018

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Devpost has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Devpost

Devpost is a global platform that specializes in hosting and managing software competitions, particularly hackathons.

Founded in 2009 in New York City, the company rebranded from ChallengePost in 2015 to focus exclusively on the hackathon ecosystem. Devpost connects a vast network of software developers with organizations such as corporations, universities, and government agencies that seek to run innovation challenges and recruit talent. The platform offers a range of services, including public hackathons where developers can participate in coding competitions, and private hackathons for organizations to foster internal innovation. Devpost also provides tools for challenge design, submission management, and promotion, ensuring high participation rates. Additionally, it supports developers in building professional portfolios and offers job placement services to connect them with potential employers. With over 700 hackathons powered, Devpost is recognized as a leading platform in the hackathon community.

## What company datasets say Devpost raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$11M** in dollars

Rounds **3**

Last round **Series B**

Last round size **$6.4M**

Last round date **Feb 2018**

Investors listed **8**

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [Fantail Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/fantail-ventures)

Each firm lists Devpost on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

judging platform event planning hackathon tools project tracking user experience private hackathons hackathon resources participant support apps contests event roi project management events developer engagement submissions platform judging and voting portfolio showcases

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 54151, 561920, 513210, SIC 7375
- **Region:** New York
- **Revenue:** $4.0M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/devpost)

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