MESSAGEBIRD USA INC.
BETHESDA, MD

MessageBIRD USA INC., formerly known as MESSAGE SYSTEMS, INC., is a leading provider of email infrastructure software renowned in the industry. Established in the late 1990s by George and Theo Schlossnagle, Message Systems set out to create an advanced alternative to open-source messaging solutions. Since its inception, it has become the world's premier choice for cloud businesses, telecom companies, large enterprises, and other organizations that rely heavily on email communications. The company boasts a prestigious clientele, including global giants like LinkedIn, Twitter, Groupon, Salesforce, Oracle, Marketo, AT&T, Comcast, Time Warner, American Express, among others. These esteemed clients send over 3 trillion messages annually through Message Systems' solutions, accounting for more than 25 percent of the world's legitimate email traffic. Message Systems has a track record of innovation and strategic growth. Notable milestones include the acquisition of Port25 Solutions in February 2015 to integrate PowerMTA (PMTA) into its portfolio, complementing their Momentum platform. Subsequent acquisitions like Moosend furthered their international presence. The company was recognized as Red Herring Top 100 North America for its industry leadership and has consistently expanded its footprint across the U.S. and Europe. With a robust headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, and additional offices in San Francisco, Seattle, and multiple European locations, Message Systems employs over 150 dedicated individuals globally who contribute to their mission of delivering unrivaled email deliverability and customer engagement solutions. Strategic investments by NewSpring Ventures and LLR Partners have empowered the company to pursue product development and international expansion aggressively. In addition to technical excellence, Message Systems is actively involved in industry initiatives. For instance, Len Shneyder serves on the M3AAWG Board of Directors, demonstrating the company's commitment to combating online threats like malware and spam. Furthermore, partnerships such as the one with Twitter aimed at enhancing email encryption transparency exemplify their dedication to user privacy and security. As an organization, Message Systems continues to innovate within the messaging industry, consistently setting benchmarks for performance and reliability in email transmission services.