SendGridrevenue, acquisition & funding
Google Workspace Communication ToolsUnited StatesFounded 2009
SendGrid was acquired by Twilio in 2019. See Twilio's profile →
SendGrid is an information technology and services company. It offers a cloud-based customer communication platform to drive engagement and business growth through email deliverability. SendGrid was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
SendGrid revenue
SendGrid's annual revenue was $111.9M in December 2017, its last figure before Twilio bought it (SEC filing). That is up 40% from $79.9M a year earlier.
All 2 revenue readings, with sources
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | $79.9M | SEC filing |
| Dec 2017 | $111.9M | SEC filing |
Who owns SendGrid
Twilio owns SendGrid. It bought the company in February 2019 for $3B (twilio.com).
SendGrid funding rounds & investors
SendGrid has raised $80.4M across six rounds since 2009. The latest was a $33M funding round in November 2016.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Funding round | $33M |
| Dec 2014 | Funding round | $20M |
| Jan 2012 | Funding round | $21.6M |
| Apr 2010 | Funding round | $5M |
| Dec 2009 | Funding round | $750K |
| Aug 2009 | Funding round | $18K |
| Total raised | $80.4M |
SendGrid CEO, founders & employees
Jeff Lawson founded SendGrid in 2009 and led it as CEO. SendGrid had 124 employees (April 2021).
- Jeff LawsonFounder & CEO
Team mix (Apr 2021): 53 engineers, 7 in sales, 2 in marketing
SendGrid FAQ
What was SendGrid's revenue?
Before Twilio bought it, SendGrid's annual revenue was $111.9M in December 2017, according to an SEC filing.
Who owns SendGrid?
Twilio owns SendGrid. It bought the company for $3B in February 2019, according to twilio.com.
How much funding has SendGrid raised?
SendGrid raised $80.4M across six funding rounds before Twilio bought it. The last was a $33M funding round in November 2016.
How many employees does SendGrid have?
SendGrid had 124 employees in April 2021.
Who founded SendGrid?
Jeff Lawson founded SendGrid in 2009.
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