LivePersonrevenue, acquisition & funding
Salesforce AppExchange AppsNew YorkFounded 1995
LivePerson was acquired by SoundHound AI.
LivePerson's Conversational AI-powered chatbots & messaging tools help businesses of all sizes understand customer intent, increase conversions, & reduce costs.
LivePerson revenue
LivePerson's annual revenue was $243.7M in December 2025, its last figure before SoundHound AI bought it (SEC filing). That is down 22% from $312.4M a year earlier.
All 3 revenue readings, with sources
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | $366.6M | Company Website |
| Dec 2024 | $312.4M | ir.liveperson.com |
| Dec 2025 | $243.7M | SEC filing |
Who owns LivePerson
SoundHound AI owns LivePerson. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
LivePerson funding rounds & investors
LivePerson has raised $40M across three rounds since 1999. The latest was a $18M funding round in February 2000.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Venture | $18M |
| Aug 1999 | Venture | $19M |
| Jun 1999 | Seed | $3M |
| Total raised | $40M |
LivePerson CEO, founders & employees
Robert Locascio founded LivePerson in 1995 and led it as CEO. LivePerson had 1,272 employees (December 2024, Press Release).
- Robert LocascioFounder & CEO
All 6 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 1,272 | Press Release |
| Dec 2020 | 1,583 | – |
| Aug 2020 | 1,000 | – |
| Jun 2020 | 1,584 | – |
| Dec 2019 | 1,623 | – |
| Dec 2018 | 1,276 | – |
LivePerson FAQ
What was LivePerson's revenue?
Before SoundHound AI bought it, LivePerson's annual revenue was $243.7M in December 2025, according to an SEC filing.
Who owns LivePerson?
SoundHound AI owns LivePerson.
How much funding has LivePerson raised?
LivePerson raised $40M across three funding rounds before SoundHound AI bought it. The last was a $18M funding round in February 2000.
How many employees does LivePerson have?
LivePerson had 1,272 employees in December 2024, according to a press release.
Who founded LivePerson?
Robert Locascio founded LivePerson in 1995.
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