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How Symplicity CEO Matthew Small grew Symplicity to $15.4M revenue and 41M customers in 2021.

Developer and seller of SaaS-based software. The company develops a cloud-based prospecting and admissions software system that enables institutions, government agencies and businesses to streamline processes, improve outcomes and build relationships with their students, customers and communities.

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Symplicity Revenue

In 2021, Symplicity's revenue reached $15.4M. Since its launch in 1997, Symplicity has shown consistent revenue growth.

Symplicity Revenue GrowthReported revenue / ARR by year$0$4M$8M$12M$16M$20M1997199920012003200520072009201120132015201720192021$0$15MSource: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2021Symplicity Hit $15.4m revenue in April 2021
1997Launched with $0 revenue

Symplicity Valuation, Funding Rounds

Symplicity's most recent disclosed valuation is $46.2M.

Symplicity is a bootstrapped Other Collaboration Software startup. Founded in 1997, Symplicity has grown to $15.4M in revenue without raising any venture capital or outside funding.

As a self-funded Other Collaboration Software SaaS company, Symplicity has built its business with no outside investment.

Symplicity Capital Raised & ValuationCumulative capital raised and post-money valuation by roundCapital raised (cum.)Valuation$0$119971997 cumulative: $0 • 1997 Founded: $01997 Founded: $0 valuationSource: GetLatka.com
YearRoundAmountValuation% Sold

Symplicity Employees & Team Size

Symplicity employs approximately 221 people as of 2026.

Symplicity has 221 total employees in different roles and functions. They have 41M customers that rely on the company's solutions.

Symplicity Team GrowthReported headcount over time050100150200250199719992001200320052007200920112013201520172019202100221221Source: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2021Reached 221 employees (April 2021)

Founder / CEO

Matthew Small

With more than 20 years of higher ed experience, Matt comes to Symplicity from Blackboard Inc., where he held various leadership positions including Chief Business Officer and President, International. At Blackboard, Matt had numerous responsibilities across the organization throughout the company’s history, including operations, marketing, HR, legal, business and corporate development, publisher relationships, mergers and acquisitions and, most recently, Blackboard International. Matt also led several major company transactions during his tenure at Blackboard, including Blackboard’s initial public offering in 2004; several public equity and debt financings; the acquisition and integration of several education technology companies such as WebCT, Inc. (2006), Xythos Software (2007), The NTI Group, Inc. (2008), Angel Learning (2009), Terriblyclever Design LLC (2009), Elluminate (2010), Wimba (2010), Presidium Learning (2010), Moodlerooms (2011), Netspot (2011), Txttools (2011), Positivo Portal (2013), Remote Learner UK (2014), Nivel Siete (2015) and X-Ray Analytics (2015); and the sale of Blackboard Inc. to Providence Equity Partners in 2011.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Symplicity

What is Symplicity's revenue?

Symplicity generates $15.4M in revenue.

Who founded Symplicity?

Symplicity was founded by Matthew Small.

Who is the CEO of Symplicity?

The CEO of Symplicity is Matthew Small.

How much funding does Symplicity have?

Symplicity raised $0.

How many employees does Symplicity have?

Symplicity has 221 employees.

Where is Symplicity headquarters?

Symplicity is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.

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Source: all data was collected from GetLatka company research and founder interviews. Revenue, funding, team, and customer figures are presented as company-reported or GetLatka-estimated metrics where the profile data identifies them that way.

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