# Swiftype

> Hosted site search and enterprise search SaaS.

## Why it is interesting

Y Combinator search layer — a16z seed with Kleiner and NEA before Elastic buy.

## Profile

- **Stage:** acquired
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Seed (Aug 2013): $1.7M from a16z, NEA, Kleiner (TechCrunch)
- Exit (Nov 2017): acquired by Elastic (TechCrunch)

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/kleiner-perkins
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/new-enterprise-associates

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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