Drift
Valuation
$1B
2021 Revenue
$120M
Customers
150K
Funding
$107M
Avg ACV
$800
Team
426
Founded
2015
How Drift CEO Scott Ernst grew Drift to $120M revenue and 150K customers in 2021.
Drift Inc., is a conversational marketing and sales platform that helps businesses connect with their customers in real-time. Drift offers a suite of tools that includes live chat, chatbots, email marketing, and other marketing automation features to help businesses engage with their website visitors and customers more effectively.
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Drift Revenue
In 2021, Drift's revenue reached $120M. The company previously reported $27M in 2018. Since its launch in 2015, Drift has shown consistent revenue growth.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Drift Hit $120m revenue in September 2021 |
| 2018 | Drift Hit $27m revenue in April 2018 |
| 2015 | Launched with $0 revenue |
Drift Valuation, Funding Rounds
Drift's most recent disclosed valuation is $1B.
Drift has raised $107M in total funding across 3 rounds, most recently a $60M Series C round in 2018.
| Year | Round | Amount | Valuation | % Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Series C | $60M | - | - |
| 2017 | Series B | $32M | - | - |
| 2014 | Series A | $15M | - | - |
Drift Employees & Team Size
Drift employs approximately 426 people as of 2026, up from 321 in 2019.
Drift has 426 total employees in different roles and functions and 94 sales reps that carry a quota. They have 150K customers that rely on the company's solutions.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Reached 426 employees (December 2020) |
| 2020 | Reached 417 employees (June 2020) |
| 2020 | Reached 422 employees (June 2020) |
| 2019 | Reached 321 employees (December 2019) |
| 2019 | Reached 350 employees (June 2019) |
| 2018 | Reached 130 employees (April 2018) |
| 2017 | Reached 55 employees (September 2017) |
| 2017 | Reached 283 employees (May 2017) |
| 2014 | Reached 13 employees (June 2014) |
Founder / CEO
Q&A
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What's your age? | - |
| Favorite online tool? | - |
| Favorite book? | - |
| Favorite CEO? | - |
| Advice for 20 year old self | - |
Customers
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LockedFrequently Asked Questions about Drift
What is Drift's revenue?
Drift generates $120M in revenue.
Who is the CEO of Drift?
The CEO of Drift is Scott Ernst.
How much funding does Drift have?
Drift raised $107M.
How many employees does Drift have?
Drift has 426 employees.
Where is Drift headquarters?
Drift is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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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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