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Lithium was acquired by Khoros.
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Lithium

Lithium

Lithium enabled enterprises to build branded online communities and manage social customer experiences at scale, combining peer-to-peer support with social media engagement to reduce support costs and increase customer loyalty.

khoros.comSan Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2001

Last updated May 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Industry
Customer Experience Management / Social Media Management
Business Model
SaaS
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
501-1000
Funding
$154M
Revenue Range
$100M-$200M
Parent Company
Khoros
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Former leader in online community platforms and social customer engagement, now integrated into Khoros

Overview

Lithium Technologies was a leading provider of social customer experience management software that helped enterprises build and manage online communities, social media engagement, and customer support platforms. Founded in 2001, the company pioneered the concept of branded online communities where customers could interact with each other and with company representatives, providing peer-to-peer support and fostering brand loyalty. Lithium's platform powered community forums, social media management, and customer engagement solutions for major brands across various industries. In 2016, Lithium was acquired by Spredfast, a social media management platform, in a deal that combined Lithium's community management strengths with Spredfast's social media marketing capabilities. The merged entity continued to operate under both brand names initially, serving enterprise clients with comprehensive social media and community engagement solutions. In 2019, the combined company underwent a complete rebrand to Khoros, consolidating all products and services under the new brand identity. Today, Lithium's technology and legacy live on within Khoros, which continues to provide digital customer engagement solutions including community forums, social media management, messaging, and customer care platforms. The Lithium brand itself no longer exists as a distinct entity, having been fully integrated into the Khoros product suite and corporate identity.

Products & Features

Lithium Community

Branded online community platform for customer forums, peer-to-peer support, and user-generated content

Lithium Response

Social media management and customer engagement tool for monitoring and responding across social channels

Lithium Social Suite

Integrated platform combining community, social media management, and analytics capabilities

Key Features
Branded community forums and discussion boardsPeer-to-peer customer supportSocial media monitoring and engagementGamification and reputation systemsAdvanced analytics and reportingContent moderation toolsMulti-channel customer engagementKnowledge base integration
Use Cases
Customer support communities for peer-to-peer assistanceProduct feedback and ideation forumsBrand advocacy and customer engagement programsSocial media customer service and response managementKnowledge sharing and user-generated content platformsCustomer retention and loyalty programs
Customer Segments
Enterprise technology companiesTelecommunications providersFinancial servicesRetail and e-commerceHealthcare organizationsConsumer electronics brands

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