Empowerrevenue & funding
Ride Sharing SoftwareMcLean, VirginiaFounded 2018CEO Joshua Sear
Empower's mission is to transform the "Gig Economy" so that hard-working Americans can earn a sustainable living. This transformation begins with the rideshare industry.
Empower revenue
Empower has not published its revenue. GetLatka estimates it at about $1.6M a year (October 2024).
All 3 revenue readings, with sources
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | $1.1M | – |
| Dec 2023 | $953.4KEST. | GetLatka estimate |
| Oct 2024 | $1.6MEST. | GetLatka estimate |
– source not recorded
Empower funding rounds & investors
Empower has raised $6.5M across five rounds since 2019. The latest was a $4M funding round in March 2021.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Funding round | $4M |
| Sep 2020 | Funding round | $1.7M |
| May 2020 | Funding round | $300.9K |
| Feb 2020 | Funding round | $170K |
| Jun 2019 | Funding round | $318.5K |
| Total raised | $6.5M |
Empower competitors
Empower competes most directly with Curb Mobility.
| Company | Revenue | Funding | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Curb Mobility | $10.8M | – | 98 | 2018 |
| Empower | $1.6M | $6.5M | 32 | 2018 |
Empower CEO, founders & employees
Joshua Sear founded Empower in 2018 and runs it as CEO. Empower had 32 employees (October 2024, LinkedIn), up from 28 a year earlier.
- Joshua SearFounder & CEO
All 5 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 32 | |
| Dec 2023 | 28 | |
| Dec 2022 | 28 | |
| Dec 2021 | 40 | |
| Apr 2021 | 21 | – |
Empower FAQ
What is Empower's revenue?
GetLatka estimates Empower's revenue at about $1.6M a year (October 2024). The company hasn't published its own figure.
How much funding has Empower raised?
Empower has raised $6.5M across five funding rounds. The latest was a $4M funding round in March 2021.
How many employees does Empower have?
Empower had 32 employees in October 2024, according to LinkedIn.
Who is the CEO of Empower?
Joshua Sear is the CEO of Empower and founded the company in 2018.
Who founded Empower?
Joshua Sear founded Empower in 2018.
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How this page is sourced
4 from public sources · 2 estimates. 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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