Achieversrevenue, acquisition & funding
Employee Engagement Software99 Atlantic Ave, Toronto, CanadaFounded 1995
Achievers was acquired by Blackhawk Network.
Achievers is a workforce recognition and employee engagement platform that is owned by Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc.
Achievers revenue
Achievers' annual revenue was $50M in August 2020, its last figure before Blackhawk Network bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | $50M | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Achievers
Blackhawk Network owns Achievers. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Achievers funding rounds & investors
Achievers has raised $52M across five rounds since 2007. The latest was a $24.5M Series C in September 2011.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Series C | $24.5M |
| Sep 2011 | Venture | $14M |
| May 2009 | Series B | $5.5M |
| Jul 2008 | Series A | $4.7M |
| Nov 2007 | Series A | $3.3M |
| Total raised | $52M |
Achievers CEO, founders & employees
Jeff Cates founded Achievers in 1995 and led it as CEO. Achievers had 501 employees (July 2023).
- Jeff CatesFounder & CEO
All 6 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | 501 | – |
| Dec 2020 | 595 | – |
| Aug 2020 | 251 | – |
| Jun 2020 | 542 | – |
| Dec 2019 | 491 | – |
| Dec 2018 | 425 | – |
Achievers FAQ
What was Achievers' revenue?
Before Blackhawk Network bought it, Achievers' annual revenue was $50M in August 2020 (source not recorded).
Who owns Achievers?
Blackhawk Network owns Achievers.
How much funding has Achievers raised?
Achievers raised $52M across five funding rounds before Blackhawk Network bought it. The last was a $24.5M Series C in September 2011.
How many employees does Achievers have?
Achievers had 501 employees in July 2023.
Who founded Achievers?
Jeff Cates founded Achievers in 1995.
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