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Cien
Company

Cien

AI-powered sales productivity optimization

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About

Cien sells CRM data cleanup and go-to-market analytics software for revenue leaders at B2B companies, management consultants, and private equity firms. It corrects missing, duplicate, and inconsistent CRM records before analyzing lead quality, stalled deals, and customer retention risks to recommend where teams should focus their efforts.

Leaders

Gertrude Van Horn
Senior Vice President Information Technology
Rob Kall
CEO
Benjamin Strum
CTO and Co-Founder

Key facts

Dallas relationship
Headquartered in Dallas
Headquarters
Plano, TX
Employees
Small · 11–50 employees
Founded
2016
Total funding
$3.5M
Funding type
Angel/Seed

Funding history

DateRoundAmountInvestors
Jun 4, 2019Seed$3.5MElaialead

Frequently asked questions about Cien

Where is Cien headquartered?

Cien is headquartered in Plano, TX.

When was Cien founded?

Cien was founded in 2016.

How much funding has Cien raised?

Cien has raised $3.5M in verified disclosed funding across all rounds tracked on Gregslist Dallas.

Who founded Cien?

Cien was founded by Benjamin Strum.

Is Cien hiring?

Yes — Cien lists open roles on its careers page.

Sponsors
McKinney Economic Development Corp. (MEDC)KilnVela Wood

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