Global Sharesrevenue, acquisition & funding
Compensation Management SoftwareCork, IrelandFounded 2005
Global Shares was acquired by Motive Partners.
Global Shares is a Compensation Management Software company based in Cork, founded in 2005.
Global Shares revenue
Global Shares' annual revenue was $16M in April 2021, its last figure before Motive Partners bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | $16M | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Global Shares
Motive Partners owns Global Shares. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Global Shares funding rounds & investors
Global Shares has raised $5.4M in one round, in February 2017.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Funding round | $5.4M |
| Total raised | $5.4M |
Global Shares CEO, founders & employees
Tim Houstoun founded Global Shares in 2005 and led it as CEO. Global Shares had 408 employees (April 2021).
- Tim HoustounFounder & CEO
Team mix (Apr 2021): 50 engineers, 20 in sales, 9 in marketing
Global Shares FAQ
What was Global Shares' revenue?
Before Motive Partners bought it, Global Shares' annual revenue was $16M in April 2021 (source not recorded).
Who owns Global Shares?
Motive Partners owns Global Shares.
How much funding has Global Shares raised?
Global Shares raised $5.4M in one funding round before Motive Partners bought it, in February 2017.
How many employees does Global Shares have?
Global Shares had 408 employees in April 2021.
Who founded Global Shares?
Tim Houstoun founded Global Shares in 2005.
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