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How Emerge CEO Laurence Rau grew to $12.1M revenue and 150K customers in 2024.

Provider of a SaaS based data analytics platform intended to provide predictive insights about banking, retail and insurance businesses. The company's platform solves complex business problem through machine learning and artificial intelligence, enabling their clients to navigate through the corporate data maze and become more profitable.

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Emerge Revenue

In 2024, Emerge's revenue reached $12.1M. The company previously reported $10M in 2023. Since its launch in 2012, Emerge has shown consistent revenue growth.

Emerge Revenue GrowthReported revenue / ARR over time$0$3M$6M$9M$12M$15M2012201420162018202020222024$0$10.2M$12.1MSource: GetLatka.com
YearMilestoneQuote
2024Emerge Hit $12.1m revenue in October 2024
2023Emerge Hit $10m revenue in December 2023
2021Emerge Hit $10.2m revenue in April 2021
2012Launched with $0 revenue

Emerge Valuation, Funding Rounds

Emerge has not publicly disclosed its valuation. The company has raised $18.2K in total funding to date.

Emerge has raised $18.2K in total funding across 1 round, with its most recent round in 2017.

Emerge Capital Raised & ValuationCumulative capital raised and post-money valuation by roundCapital raised (cum.)Valuation$0$0$0.2$4K$0.4$8K$0.6$12K$0.8$16K$1$20K201220132014201520162017Source: GetLatka.com
YearRoundAmountValuation% SoldQuote
2017Funding round$18.2K--

Founder / CEO

Laurence Rau

CEO

Laurence Rau is listed as CEO at Emerge.

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Customers

Emerge serves 150K customers.

Emerge Employees & Team Size

Emerge employs approximately 10 people as of 2026, up from 9 in 2023. It serves 150K customers that rely on its solutions.

Emerge Team GrowthReported headcount over time040801201602012201420162018202020222024001010Source: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2024Reached 10 employees (December 2024)
2024Reached 10 employees (October 2024)
2023Reached 9 employees (December 2023)
2022Reached 10 employees (December 2022)
2021Reached 11 employees (December 2021)
2021Reached 151 employees (April 2021)

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerge

What is Emerge's revenue?

Emerge generates an estimated $12.1M in annual revenue.

Who founded Emerge?

Emerge was founded by Laurence Rau.

Who is the CEO of Emerge?

The CEO of Emerge is Laurence Rau.

How much funding does Emerge have?

Emerge raised $18.2K across 1 round.

How many employees does Emerge have?

Emerge has 10 employees.

Where is Emerge headquarters?

Emerge is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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