Thunder, a dynamic and forward-looking Salesforce and Cloud consulting, implementation, and managed services company, has successfully concluded its Series A funding round, securing a substantial investment of $16 million. This momentous achievement is underscored by the participation of Recognize, a dedicated partner fostering innovative technology service companies, and the renewed support of existing investor Salesforce Ventures.
Carter Wigell, Thunder’s CEO, expressed enthusiasm over the new partnerships, stating, “We’re elated to welcome Recognize as a committed investor, alongside the distinguished support of Salesforce Ventures. To receive backing from Salesforce Ventures for a third time is a testament to our shared vision and dedication. Thunder is deeply committed to realizing the full potential of CRM, Data, and AI, and this investment empowers us to further our mission in the current and future market.”
At the core of Thunder’s mission is the ambition to emerge as the most cutting-edge and sought-after cloud consulting company within the ecosystem. The infusion of capital from this funding round will be instrumental in driving the expansion of Thunder’s global team and propelling novel cloud innovations, intellectual property (IP) development, accelerators, and transformative programs aimed at elevating customers to new heights.
Jim Steele, President of Global Strategic Customers and Partners at Salesforce, commended Thunder’s rapid progress, stating, “Thunder’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable in a relatively brief span. This latest funding infusion is poised to accelerate Thunder’s ability to provide unwavering support to our valued customers. We anticipate an even stronger partnership ahead.”
Recognize, a strategic investor in Thunder’s growth, lauded the company’s ascent to leadership in the Salesforce consulting domain and emphasized their commitment to fortify Thunder’s upward trajectory. Mike Grady, Partner at Recognize, affirmed, “Thunder has emerged as a true market leader, propelling innovative solutions for some of the most prominent global enterprises. We are excited to collaborate with Carter and the exceptional Thunder team to build upon their early successes. Our partnership will extend to a significant global expansion, robust investments in IP and accelerators, and the continued expansion of their go-to-market endeavors.”
This investment arrives hot on the heels of Thunder’s recent announcement of a specialized Generative AI practice, which forms just one facet of their comprehensive cross-cloud services portfolio. This practice stands as a testament to Thunder’s dedication to fostering progress and expansion, solidifying their commitment to driving innovation in the Salesforce and Cloud consulting landscape.