Avalararevenue, acquisition & funding
Sales Tax and VAT Compliance SoftwareSeattle, WashingtonFounded 2004
Avalara was acquired by Vista Equity Partners in 2022.
Avalara is a cloud-based software platform that delivers a broad array of compliance services related to sales tax and other transactional taxes. The company integrates with ERP and e-commerce software systems that serve businesses worldwide.
Avalara revenue
Avalara's annual revenue was $699M in December 2021, its last figure before Vista Equity Partners bought it (SEC filing). That is up 40% from $500.6M a year earlier.
All 3 revenue readings, with sources
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | $382.4M | – |
| Dec 2020 | $500.6M | SEC filing |
| Dec 2021 | $699M | SEC filing |
– source not recorded
Who owns Avalara
Vista Equity Partners owns Avalara. It bought the company in October 2022 for $8.4B (SEC filing).
Avalara funding rounds & investors
Avalara has raised $571.3M across 14 rounds since 2005. The latest was a $180M funding round in June 2018.
| Date | Round | Raised | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Funding round | $180M | $1.4B |
| Sep 2016 | Series D | $96M | $925M |
| Jan 2015 | Series D | $42.3M | $803.2M |
| Nov 2014 | Private Equity | $100M | $703.2M |
| May 2014 | Venture | $26.3M | $547.3M |
| Feb 2014 | Series C | $30M | $517.3M |
| Nov 2013 | Funding round | $28.7M | $28.7M |
| Jan 2013 | Venture | $425.4K | – |
| Jun 2012 | Venture | $20M | $230M |
| Apr 2011 | Series B | $21M | $65.1M |
| May 2010 | Series A | $4.9M | $50M |
| Jun 2009 | Funding round | $3.1M | $18M |
| Oct 2008 | Funding round | $13.2M | $22.8M |
| Dec 2005 | Funding round | $5.4M | $17.4M |
| Total raised | $571.3M |
Avalara CEO, founders & employees
Scott McFarlane founded Avalara in 2004 and led it as CEO. Avalara had 2,960 employees (April 2021).
- Scott McFarlaneFounder & CEO
Avalara FAQ
What was Avalara's revenue?
Before Vista Equity Partners bought it, Avalara's annual revenue was $699M in December 2021, according to an SEC filing.
Who owns Avalara?
Vista Equity Partners owns Avalara. It bought the company for $8.4B in October 2022, according to an SEC filing.
How much funding has Avalara raised?
Avalara raised $571.3M across 14 funding rounds before Vista Equity Partners bought it. The last was a $180M funding round in June 2018.
How many employees does Avalara have?
Avalara had 2,960 employees in April 2021.
Who founded Avalara?
Scott McFarlane founded Avalara in 2004.
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