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How Appier CEO Chih-Han Yu grew Appier to $239M revenue and 1K customers in 2024.

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Appier Revenue

In 2024, Appier's revenue reached $239M. The company previously reported $14.2M in 2021. Since its launch in 2012, Appier has shown consistent revenue growth.

Appier Revenue GrowthReported revenue / ARR by year$0$60M$120M$180M$240M$300M2012201420162018202020222024$0$14M$239MSource: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2024Appier Hit $239m revenue in December 2024Source
2021Appier Hit $14.2m revenue in April 2021
2012Launched with $0 revenue

Appier Valuation, Funding Rounds

Appier reached a $1.3B valuation in 2021.

Appier has raised $3B in total funding across 8 rounds, with its most recent round in 2021.

Appier Capital Raised & ValuationCumulative capital raised and post-money valuation by roundCapital raised (cum.)Valuation$0$750M$2B$2B$3B$4B2012201420162018202020212012 cumulative: $0 • 2012 Founded: $02014 cumulative: $6M • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2014 Series A: $6M2015 cumulative: $29M • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2014 Series A: $6M • 2015 Series B: $23M2016 cumulative: $49M • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2014 Series A: $6M • 2015 Series B: $23M • 2016 Series B: $20M2017 cumulative: $82M • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2014 Series A: $6M • 2015 Series B: $23M • 2016 Series B: $20M • 2017 Series C: $33M2019 cumulative: $162M • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2014 Series A: $6M • 2015 Series B: $23M • 2016 Series B: $20M • 2017 Series C: $33M • 2019 Series D: $80M @ $920M valuation2020 cumulative: $164M • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2014 Series A: $6M • 2015 Series B: $23M • 2016 Series B: $20M • 2017 Series C: $33M • 2019 Series D: $80M @ $920M valuation • 2020 Venture Round: $3M2021 cumulative: $164M • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2014 Series A: $6M • 2015 Series B: $23M • 2016 Series B: $20M • 2017 Series C: $33M • 2019 Series D: $80M @ $920M valuation • 2020 Venture Round: $3M • 2021 Funding round: $110K2021 cumulative: $3B • 2012 Founded: $0 • 2014 Series A: $6M • 2015 Series B: $23M • 2016 Series B: $20M • 2017 Series C: $33M • 2019 Series D: $80M @ $920M valuation • 2020 Venture Round: $3M • 2021 Funding round: $110K • 2021 Funding round: $3B @ $1B valuation$3B2012 Founded: $0 valuation2019 Series D: $920M valuation2021 Funding round: $1B valuation$1BSource: GetLatka.com
YearRoundAmountValuation% Sold
2021Funding round$2.9B$1.3B215%
2021Funding round$110.5K--
2020Venture Round$2.6M--
2019Series D$80M$920M9%
2017Series C$33M--
2016Series B$19.5M--
2015Series B$23M--
2014Series A$6M--

Appier Employees & Team Size

Appier employs approximately 852 people as of 2026, up from 464 in 2021.

Appier has 852 total employees in different roles and functions. They have 1K customers that rely on the company's solutions.

Appier Team GrowthReported headcount over time02004006008001,0002012201420162018202020222024202500464464852852Source: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2025Reached 852 employees (July 2025)
2021Reached 464 employees (April 2021)

Founder / CEO

Chih-Han Yu

Chih-Han Yu co-founded Appier and serves as our Chief Executive Officer and as the Representative Director of Appier, Inc. He also has served as Representative Director of Appier Group, Inc. since February 2019. Dr. Yu attended Harvard University, obtaining his Ph.D. degree in AI. Prior to Harvard, he earned his MS degree from Stanford’s AI Lab. Dr. Yu had 15+ years of AI experience before starting our business, primarily applying AI algorithms in the field of machine learning and autonomous control, including autonomous four-legged robots and self-driving cars. He also has published tens of publications in the field of AI robotics and machine learning, as well as was nominated the 2010 IFAAMAS Victor Lesser Distinguished Dissertation Award and served as the Wyss researcher at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute. Dr. Yu was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, making Appier Inc. the only Asian AI company to make the list.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Appier

What is Appier's revenue?

Appier generates $239M in revenue.

Who founded Appier?

Appier was founded by Chih-Han Yu.

Who is the CEO of Appier?

The CEO of Appier is Chih-Han Yu.

How much funding does Appier have?

Appier raised $3B.

How many employees does Appier have?

Appier has 852 employees.

Where is Appier headquarters?

Appier is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Source: all data was collected from GetLatka company research and founder interviews. Revenue, funding, team, and customer figures are presented as company-reported or GetLatka-estimated metrics where the profile data identifies them that way.

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Appier Revenue 2024: $239M ARR, $1.3B Valuation