Disqusrevenue, acquisition & funding
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Disqus was acquired by Zeta Global. See Zeta Global's profile →
Disqus is a worldwide blog comment hosting service for web sites and online communities that use a networked platform.
Disqus revenue
Disqus' annual revenue was $20M in December 2017, its last figure before Zeta Global bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | $20M | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Disqus
Zeta Global owns Disqus. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Disqus funding rounds & investors
Disqus has raised $10.5M across two rounds since 2008. The latest was a $10M Series B in May 2011.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Series B | $10M |
| Mar 2008 | Series A | $500K |
| Total raised | $10.5M |
Disqus CEO, founders & employees
Daniel Ha founded Disqus in 2007 and led it as CEO. Disqus had 26 employees (December 2020).
- Daniel HaFounder & CEO
Team mix (Dec 2020): 6 engineers, 3 in sales, 2 in marketing
All 5 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | 26 | – |
| Jun 2020 | 29 | – |
| Dec 2019 | 27 | – |
| Dec 2018 | 29 | – |
| Dec 2017 | 100 | – |
Disqus FAQ
What was Disqus' revenue?
Before Zeta Global bought it, Disqus' annual revenue was $20M in December 2017 (source not recorded).
Who owns Disqus?
Zeta Global owns Disqus.
How much funding has Disqus raised?
Disqus raised $10.5M across two funding rounds before Zeta Global bought it. The last was a $10M Series B in May 2011.
How many employees does Disqus have?
Disqus had 26 employees in December 2020.
Who founded Disqus?
Daniel Ha founded Disqus in 2007.
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How this page is sourced
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