ALICANTO

Alicanto is an online service that delivers the world's first virtual CMO for small businesses. Its cloud-based platform is powered by a sophisticated artificial intelligence and analytics engine that provides small business owners with the same level of tailored advice and smart, effective campaigns they'd expect from a specialized marketing expert for their industry. The privately held company has headquarters in Palo Alto, California and an R&D office in Tel Aviv, Israel. It was founded in 2011 by a team of veteran entrepreneurs with deep experience in bridging technology and marketing. Its first-round funding was led by Shlomo Kramer, co-founder of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.