Splunkrevenue, acquisition & funding
AI & Machine Learning Operationalization (MLOps) SoftwareUnited StatesFounded 2014
Splunk was acquired by Cisco. See Cisco's profile →
Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK) helps organizations ask questions, get answers, take actions and achieve business outcomes from their data.
Splunk revenue
Splunk's annual revenue was $2.2B in April 2021, its last figure before Cisco bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | $2.2B | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Splunk
Cisco owns Splunk. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Splunk funding rounds & investors
Splunk has raised $11.7M across two rounds since 2014. The latest was a $2M funding round in April 2014.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Funding round | $2M |
| Mar 2014 | Funding round | $9.7M |
| Total raised | $11.7M |
Splunk CEO, founders & employees
Douglas Merritt founded Splunk in 2014 and led it as CEO. Splunk had 7,261 employees (April 2021).
- Douglas MerrittFounder & CEO
Splunk FAQ
What was Splunk's revenue?
Before Cisco bought it, Splunk's annual revenue was $2.2B in April 2021 (source not recorded).
Who owns Splunk?
Cisco owns Splunk.
How much funding has Splunk raised?
Splunk raised $11.7M across two funding rounds before Cisco bought it. The last was a $2M funding round in April 2014.
How many employees does Splunk have?
Splunk had 7,261 employees in April 2021.
Who founded Splunk?
Douglas Merritt founded Splunk in 2014.
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