Calmrevenue, valuation & funding
Mental Health SoftwareSan Francisco, CaliforniaFounded 2012CEO David Ko
Calm.com is a digital wellness and meditation company best known for its app, Calm, which focuses on promoting mental health and wellness. The app offers a range of services including guided meditations, sleep stories, breathing programs, and relaxing music.
Calm revenue
Calm's last reported revenue was $355M in 2022 (Business of Apps). GetLatka estimates it at about $596.4M a year (October 2024).
All 9 revenue readings, with sources
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $2M | Business of Apps |
| 2016 | $7M | Business of Apps |
| 2017 | $37M | Business of Apps |
| 2018 | $80M | Business of Apps |
| 2019 | $150M | Business of Apps |
| 2020 | $200M | Business of Apps |
| 2021 | $330M | Business of Apps |
| 2022 | $355M | Business of Apps |
| Oct 2024 | $596.4MEST. | GetLatka estimate |
Calm valuation
Calm is privately held, so there is no Calm stock to buy. Investors valued it at $2B in its December 2020 Series C, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Valuation history$2B Series C 2020$1B Series B 2019
Calm funding rounds & investors
Calm has raised $217M across four rounds since 2018. The latest was a $75M Series C in December 2020, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.
| Date | Round | Raised | Valuation | Led by | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Series C | $75M | $2B | Lightspeed Venture Partners | TechCrunch |
| Jul 2019 | Series B | $27M | – | – | |
| Feb 2019 | Series B | $88M | $1B | – | |
| Jun 2018 | Series A | $27M | – | – | |
| Total raised | $217M |
Calm competitors
Calm competes most directly with Headspace.
| Company | Revenue | Funding | Employees | Customers | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm | $596.4M | $217M | 764 | 135 | 2012 |
 Headspace | $140M | $211.4M | 598 | – | 2010 |
Calm CEO, founders & employees
Michael Acton Smith and Alex Tew founded Calm in 2012. David Ko is CEO. Calm has 764 employees (November 2025, LinkedIn).
All 4 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 764 | |
| Mar 2024 | 665 | Latka Top 250 List |
| Nov 2023 | 669 | |
| 2022 | 530 |
Calm FAQ
What is Calm's revenue?
GetLatka estimates Calm's revenue at about $596.4M a year (October 2024). The last reported figure was $355M in 2022, according to Business of Apps.
What is Calm's valuation?
Investors valued Calm at $2B in its December 2020 Series C, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to TechCrunch.
How much funding has Calm raised?
Calm has raised $217M across four funding rounds. The latest was a $75M Series C in December 2020, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Who owns Calm?
Calm is privately held. Its lead investors include Lightspeed Venture Partners.
How many employees does Calm have?
Calm has 764 employees as of November 2025, according to LinkedIn.
Who is the CEO of Calm?
David Ko is the CEO of Calm.
Who founded Calm?
Michael Acton Smith and Alex Tew founded Calm in 2012.
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How this page is sourced
13 from public sources · 1 estimate. Founder figures link to the second they were said; public figures name their source; estimates are marked EST. and say whose they are. Not financial advice.
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