2024 Revenue
$9.5M
Customers
60K
Funding
$0
YOY
54%
Avg ACV
$159
Team
109
Founded
2008
How Before CEO Marcelo Zucareli grew to $9.5M revenue and 60K customers in 2024.
Before focuses in developing software as a service and customized solutions for companies.
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Before Revenue
In 2024, Before's revenue reached $9.5M. The company previously reported $6.2M in 2023. Since its launch in 2008, Before has shown consistent revenue growth.
| Year | Milestone | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Before Hit $9.5m revenue in October 2024 | |
| 2023 | Before Hit $6.2m revenue in December 2023 | |
| 2021 | Before Hit $6.2m revenue in April 2021 | |
| 2008 | Launched with $0 revenue |
Before Valuation, Funding Rounds
Before is a bootstrapped Other Collaboration Software startup. Founded in 2008, Before has grown to $9.5M in revenue without raising any venture capital or outside funding.
As a self-funded Other Collaboration Software SaaS company, Before has built its business with no outside investment.
| Year | Round | Amount | Valuation | % Sold | Quote |
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Founder / CEO
Marcelo Zucareli
CEO
You are viewing the profile of an executive "problem solver" in search of knowledge related to information technology, product management, processes, finance and new business development. He is enthusiastic about solving problems, optimizing processes, contributing to people in their business. When he believe in something, he is insistent and systematic, if he have not yet succeeded, you can be sure that he am looking for a way to get there. In his company, most of the energy is directed towards the quality of our products and processes, as he believe that good deliveries contribute a lot to the prosperity of the business, through the direct impact with the engagement of the team, with the credibility of the brand, with profitability of the business, with the customer experience and mainly with the personal satisfaction that, through our solutions, companies can be more competitive and efficient.
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Customers
Before serves 60K customers.
Before Employees & Team Size
Before employs approximately 109 people as of 2026, up from 104 in 2023. It serves 60K customers that rely on its solutions.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Reached 109 employees (December 2024) |
| 2024 | Reached 112 employees (October 2024) |
| 2023 | Reached 104 employees (December 2023) |
| 2022 | Reached 88 employees (December 2022) |
| 2021 | Reached 125 employees (December 2021) |
| 2021 | Reached 121 employees (April 2021) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Before
What is Before's revenue?
Before generates an estimated $9.5M in annual revenue.
Who founded Before?
Before was founded by Marcelo Zucareli.
Who is the CEO of Before?
The CEO of Before is Marcelo Zucareli.
How much funding does Before have?
Before is bootstrapped and has not raised outside funding.
How many employees does Before have?
Before has 109 employees.
Where is Before headquarters?
Before is headquartered in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
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Data and Sources
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