Leverrevenue, acquisition & funding
Recruiting Software1125 Mission St, San Francisco, CaliforniaFounded 2012
Lever was acquired by Employ Inc.
Lever offers a platform that enables businesses to streamline their recruiting processes and improve their hiring outcomes.
Lever revenue
Lever's annual revenue was $17.4M in August 2020, its last figure before Employ Inc bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | $17.4M | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Lever
Employ Inc owns Lever. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Lever funding rounds & investors
Lever has raised $122.8M across five rounds since 2012. The latest was a $50M Series D in November 2021.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Series D | $50M |
| Jul 2017 | Series C | $40M |
| Jan 2016 | Series B | $20M |
| Oct 2014 | Series A | $10M |
| Oct 2012 | Convertible Note | $2.8M |
| Total raised | $122.8M |
Lever CEO & employees
Nate Smith was CEO of Lever. Lever had 304 employees (July 2023).
- Nate SmithCEO
Also at LeverStacey Bishop
All 6 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | 304 | – |
| Dec 2020 | 193 | – |
| Aug 2020 | 193 | – |
| Jun 2020 | 209 | – |
| Dec 2019 | 251 | – |
| Dec 2018 | 235 | – |
Lever FAQ
What was Lever's revenue?
Before Employ Inc bought it, Lever's annual revenue was $17.4M in August 2020 (source not recorded).
Who owns Lever?
Employ Inc owns Lever.
How much funding has Lever raised?
Lever raised $122.8M across five funding rounds before Employ Inc bought it. The last was a $50M Series D in November 2021.
How many employees does Lever have?
Lever had 304 employees in July 2023.
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How this page is sourced
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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