Cerkl Raises $7 Million in Series A Funding
Investment will support expansion of employee communications platform amid accelerated growth
CINCINNATI, OH - October 26, 2021 Cerkl, a Cincinnati-based provider of employee communications technology, today announced it has secured $7 million in Series A capital. The round was led by River Bay Investments and will help accelerate the company’s growth, expand product development, and enhance support for customers navigating rapid shifts in digital workplace communication.
This funding arrives as demand for modern internal communications tools has surged, driven in part by changing work patterns and heightened needs for effective remote engagement. Cerkl’s platform empowers internal communicators to deliver targeted, personalized content that reaches employees in the channels they prefer, helping organizations strengthen connection and alignment across distributed workforces.
“Tarek Kamil, Cerkl’s founder and chief executive officer, described the company’s recent trajectory as akin to weathering a hurricane and emerging with new momentum,” reflecting the intensified adoption of digital communication solutions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The new capital will be used to broaden Cerkl’s product capabilities and invest in customer success resources, ensuring organizations can leverage the full impact of personalized communications as workplace dynamics continue to evolve. River Bay’s involvement brings both financial support and strategic insight to Cerkl’s next phase of growth.
About Cerkl
Cerkl is a global leader in internal communications technology, trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises and growing startups alike. Cerkl’s flagship product - Broadcast is used by companies globally to reach nearly 6 million employees every month. Broadcast offers plans for companies that communicate primarily via email as well as companies with multiple channels for employee communication (SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Slack, mobile and more). Learn more at cerkl.com.
