Valuation
$60M
2017 Revenue
$20M
Customers
25
Funding
$10.5M
Avg ACV
$800K
Team
26
Founded
2007
How Disqus CEO Daniel Ha grew Disqus to $20M revenue and 25 customers in 2017.
Disqus is a worldwide blog comment hosting service for web sites and online communities that use a networked platform.
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Disqus Revenue
In 2017, Disqus's revenue reached $20M. Since its launch in 2007, Disqus has shown consistent revenue growth.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Disqus Hit $20m revenue in December 2017 |
| 2007 | Launched with $0 revenue |
Disqus Valuation, Funding Rounds
Disqus's most recent disclosed valuation is $60M.
Disqus has raised $10.5M in total funding across 2 rounds, most recently a $10M Series B round in 2011.
| Year | Round | Amount | Valuation | % Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Series B | $10M | - | - |
| 2008 | Series A | $500K | - | - |
Disqus Employees & Team Size
Disqus employs approximately 26 people as of 2026, down from 27 in 2019.
Disqus has 26 total employees in different roles and functions and 3 sales reps that carry a quota. They have 25 customers that rely on the company's solutions.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Reached 26 employees (December 2020) |
| 2020 | Reached 29 employees (June 2020) |
| 2019 | Reached 27 employees (December 2019) |
| 2018 | Reached 29 employees (December 2018) |
| 2017 | Reached 100 employees (December 2017) |
Founder / CEO
Daniel Ha
Daniel Ha is the CEO and cofounder of Disqus. Daniel studied computer science engineering at UC Davis and interned at big companies before deciding to drop out of school to pursue the startup world. Disqus is the web's most ubiquitous discussion network, reaching over 2 billion unique visitors every month and spanning nearly any topic or type of community imaginable. Backed by Y Combinator, Union Square Ventures, North Bridge Venture Partners, Iris Capital as well as many great angel investors. Daniel often writes and speaks about digital media, online publishing, consumer products, and startups. Outside startups, he spends his time on the race track.
Q&A
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What's your age? | 34 |
| Favorite online tool? | - |
| Favorite book? | - |
| Favorite CEO? | - |
| Advice for 20 year old self | - |
Customers
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LockedFrequently Asked Questions about Disqus
What is Disqus's revenue?
Disqus generates $20M in revenue.
Who founded Disqus?
Disqus was founded by Daniel Ha.
Who is the CEO of Disqus?
The CEO of Disqus is Daniel Ha.
How much funding does Disqus have?
Disqus raised $10.5M.
How many employees does Disqus have?
Disqus has 26 employees.
Where is Disqus headquarters?
Disqus is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
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Source Attribution
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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