GitHub
Valuation
$600M
2024 Revenue
$2B
Customers
40M
Funding
$350M
YOY
100%
Avg ACV
$50
Team
5.5K
Founded
2008
How GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke grew GitHub to $2B revenue and 40M customers in 2024.
GitHub.com is a web-based hosting service for version control using git. It was founded in 2008 by Tom Preston-Werner, Chris Wanstrath, and PJ Hyett and is currently owned by Microsoft. GitHub provides a platform for developers to host, manage, and collaborate on software projects using git version control. The platform includes features such as code review, issue tracking, wikis, and project management tools, enabling teams to work together efficiently and effectively. GitHub is used by millions of developers and companies around the world, and it has become one of the largest repositories of open source code in the world. Its user-friendly interface and extensive community support have made it a popular choice for both individual developers and large organizations.
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GitHub Revenue
In 2024, GitHub's revenue reached $2B. The company previously reported $1B in 2023. Since its launch in 2008, GitHub has shown consistent revenue growth.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2024 | GitHub Hit $2b revenue in December 2024Source |
| 2023 | GitHub Hit $1b revenue in December 2023 |
| 2020 | GitHub Hit $200m revenue in August 2020 |
| 2008 | Launched with $0 revenue |
GitHub Valuation, Funding Rounds
GitHub's most recent disclosed valuation is $600M.
GitHub has raised $350M in total funding across 2 rounds, with its most recent round in 2015.
| Year | Round | Amount | Valuation | % Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Funding round | $250M | - | - |
| 2012 | Funding round | $100M | - | - |
GitHub Employees & Team Size
GitHub employs approximately 5.5K people as of 2026, up from 501 in 2023.
GitHub has 5.5K total employees in different roles and functions and 211 sales reps that carry a quota. They have 40M customers that rely on the company's solutions.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Reached 5.5K employees (July 2025) |
| 2023 | Reached 501 employees (July 2023) |
| 2020 | Reached 1 employees (December 2020) |
| 2020 | Reached 251 employees (August 2020) |
| 2020 | Reached 1 employees (June 2020) |
| 2019 | Reached 1 employees (December 2019) |
| 2018 | Reached 1 employees (December 2018) |
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 GitHub
What is GitHub's revenue?
GitHub generates $2B in revenue.
Who is the CEO of GitHub?
The CEO of GitHub is Thomas Dohmke.
How much funding does GitHub have?
GitHub raised $350M.
How many employees does GitHub have?
GitHub has 5.5K employees.
Where is GitHub headquarters?
GitHub is headquartered in San Francisco, California, 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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