LeadPoint

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LeadPoint, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryInformation Technology Services
Founded2004
FounderMarc Diana, CEO/Founder
DefunctNovember 2013
Fatebankruptcy
Headquarters Los Angeles, California
ProductsInternet Lead Exchange
Number of employees
110+
Websitewww.leadpoint.com

LeadPoint, Inc. is a software and information technology services company for the lead generation industry located in Los Angeles, California. The company operates a business-to-business exchange for data and voice leads in numerous verticals including: consumer lending, consumer credit, and education.[1] Leadpoint UK declared bankruptcy in November 2013.[2]

Background[edit]

LeadPoint, Inc. was formed in 2004 by Marc Diana (chairman and CEO). A private company, LeadPoint is ventured backed by Redpoint Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank Ventures.[3]

In 2006 the company launched a United Kingdom division.[4]

LeadPoint's Board of Directors includes Scott Ingraham, co-founder of Rent.com.[5] The company was recognized as the 4th Fastest Growing Digital Media Company in Europe.[6]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ [1]. Reuters, February 3, 2009
  2. ^ [2]. Financial Times Advisor, November 24, 2013
  3. ^ [3]. SoCalTech, April 28, 2008
  4. ^ [4] Econsultancy, July 28, 2009
  5. ^ [5] SoCalTech, January 18, 2006
  6. ^ [6], Telegraph.co.uk, May 14, 2009