Metaphorrevenue & acquisition
Visual Collaboration PlatformsAnn Arbor, MichiganFounded 2007
Metaphor was acquired by IBM.
Metaphor is Social Enterprise Software That's Visual. How It Works Metaphor is an easy, browser-based SaaS tool that lets you collaborate with coworkers to visualize any business process.
Metaphor revenue
Metaphor's annual revenue was $412.8K in April 2021, its last figure before IBM bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | $412.8K | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Metaphor
IBM owns Metaphor. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Metaphor CEO, founders & employees
Andrew Leong-Fern founded Metaphor in 2007 and led it as CEO. Metaphor had 14 employees (April 2021).
- Andrew Leong-FernFounder & CEO
Team mix (Apr 2021): 4 engineers
Metaphor FAQ
What was Metaphor's revenue?
Before IBM bought it, Metaphor's annual revenue was $412.8K in April 2021 (source not recorded).
Who owns Metaphor?
IBM owns Metaphor.
How many employees does Metaphor have?
Metaphor had 14 employees in April 2021.
Who founded Metaphor?
Andrew Leong-Fern founded Metaphor in 2007.
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