Twilio

Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables developers to programmatically make and receive phone calls, send and receive text messages, and perform other communication functions using its web service APIs. It is known for its 'CPaaS' (Communications Platform as a Service) model, allowing businesses to integrate various communication channels into their applications without needing to manage the underlying infrastructure.

• Founded in 2008 by Jeff Lawson, Evan Cooke, and John Wolthuis.
• Headquartered in San Francisco, California.
• Offers APIs for SMS, voice, video, email (via SendGrid acquisition), and authentication (Authy).
• Acquired SendGrid in 2019 for approximately $2 billion, expanding its email delivery capabilities.
• Publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker TWLO.

Twilio is a US-based cloud communications platform that provides APIs developers use to add messaging, voice, video, and email capabilities to their applications. It's widely used for things like SMS notifications, two-factor authentication codes, and customer engagement workflows.

• Founded in 2008 by Jeff Lawson, Evan Cooke, and John Wolthuis; headquartered in San Francisco.
• Publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker TWLO since its 2016 IPO.
• Core products include Programmable SMS, Programmable Voice, Programmable Video, and the Twilio Flex contact center platform.
• Acquired SendGrid (email API) in 2019 and Segment (customer data platform) in 2020.
• Known for a developer-first, usage-based pricing model and offers the Twilio Engage and Customer Data Platform under its broader 'Customer Engagement Platform' umbrella.