Hightail

Hightail

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Originally established as YouSendIt in 2004, the company rebranded to Hightail in 2013 to signify its strategic expansion from a simple file-sending service into a comprehensive cloud-based platform for creative collaboration. The venture was started by co-founders Ranjith Kumaran, Amir Shaikh, and Khalid Shaikh to address the challenge of sending files too large for email servers. Kumaran, a computer engineering graduate from McGill University, focused on the user experience, drawing from his background in building product-focused SaaS companies. The service gained traction quickly, securing its first venture funding in September 2004.

Over the years, Hightail has evolved its core functionalities to cater specifically to creative professionals, marketing teams, and advertising agencies. The business operates on a subscription-based model, offering several tiered plans including free, pro, teams, and business options, with revenue generated from paid subscriptions. These plans provide varying levels of service, from basic file sharing for individuals to advanced collaboration and project management tools for large teams, such as custom branding, detailed analytics, and administrative controls. In a significant milestone, Hightail was acquired by OpenText in February 2018, which led to the integration of Hightail's services into OpenText's broader Enterprise Information Management (EIM) suites, including Content Suite and Media Management.

The platform is designed to streamline the creative workflow from concept to completion. Its central offering, Hightail Spaces, provides a unified location for teams to share large files, manage creative assets, and consolidate feedback. Key features include the ability to preview visual files, collect precise, time-stamped comments and annotations directly on assets, manage versions, and track project progress through personal and team dashboards. The platform supports integrations with other cloud storage services like Dropbox and Google Drive, as well as a plugin for Adobe Creative Cloud, enhancing its utility for creative professionals. This positions Hightail as a specialized tool for managing the review and approval cycles of visual content, differentiating itself from more generalist cloud storage providers.

Keywords: creative collaboration, file sharing, project management, digital asset management, workflow optimization, content review, approval process, cloud service, OpenText, media management

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Zosh
ACQUISITION by Hightail Jan 2011
Found Software
ACQUISITION by Hightail Jan 2013
Adept Cloud
ACQUISITION by Hightail Sep 2013
PunchTab
ACQUISITION Sep 2015
Attassa
ACQUISITION by Hightail Jan 2011