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How Toast CEO Chris Comparato grew Toast to $260.6M revenue and 10K customers in 2019.

Toast is a cloud-based restaurant management software company that provides an all-in-one point of sale and management system designed to improve restaurant operations, increase sales, and enhance guest experience.

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Toast Revenue

In 2019, Toast's revenue reached $260.6M. Since its launch in 2011, Toast has shown consistent revenue growth.

Toast Revenue GrowthReported revenue / ARR by year$0$60M$120M$180M$240M$300M201120122013201420152016201720182019$0$261MSource: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2019Toast Hit $260.6m revenue in March 2019
2011Launched with $0 revenue

Toast Valuation, Funding Rounds

Toast reached a $4.5B valuation in 2020, set during its Series F round.

Toast has raised $902M in total funding across 7 rounds, most recently a $400M Series F round in 2020.

Toast Capital Raised & ValuationCumulative capital raised and post-money valuation by roundCapital raised (cum.)Valuation$0$1B$2B$3B$4B$5B2011201320152017201920202011 cumulative: $0 • 2011 Founded: $02015 cumulative: $3M • 2011 Founded: $0 • 2015 Series A: $3M2015 cumulative: $6M • 2011 Founded: $0 • 2015 Series A: $3M • 2015 Debt Financing: $3M2016 cumulative: $36M • 2011 Founded: $0 • 2015 Series A: $3M • 2015 Debt Financing: $3M • 2016 Series B: $30M @ $129M valuation2017 cumulative: $137M • 2011 Founded: $0 • 2015 Series A: $3M • 2015 Debt Financing: $3M • 2016 Series B: $30M @ $129M valuation • 2017 Series C: $101M @ $526M valuation2018 cumulative: $252M • 2011 Founded: $0 • 2015 Series A: $3M • 2015 Debt Financing: $3M • 2016 Series B: $30M @ $129M valuation • 2017 Series C: $101M @ $526M valuation • 2018 Series D: $115M @ $1B valuation2019 cumulative: $502M • 2011 Founded: $0 • 2015 Series A: $3M • 2015 Debt Financing: $3M • 2016 Series B: $30M @ $129M valuation • 2017 Series C: $101M @ $526M valuation • 2018 Series D: $115M @ $1B valuation • 2019 Series E: $250M @ $2B valuation2020 cumulative: $902M • 2011 Founded: $0 • 2015 Series A: $3M • 2015 Debt Financing: $3M • 2016 Series B: $30M @ $129M valuation • 2017 Series C: $101M @ $526M valuation • 2018 Series D: $115M @ $1B valuation • 2019 Series E: $250M @ $2B valuation • 2020 Series F: $400M @ $5B valuation$902M2011 Founded: $0 valuation2016 Series B: $129M valuation2017 Series C: $526M valuation2018 Series D: $1B valuation2019 Series E: $2B valuation2020 Series F: $5B valuation$5BSource: GetLatka.com
YearRoundAmountValuation% Sold
2020Series F$400M$4.5B9%
2019Series E$250M$2.5B10%
2018Series D$115M$1.3B9%
2017Series C$101M$526M19%
2016Series B$30M$129M23%
2015Debt Financing$3M--
2015Series A$3M--

Toast Employees & Team Size

Toast employs approximately 4.6K people as of 2026, up from 1.9K in 2021.

Toast has 4.6K total employees in different roles and functions and 432 sales reps that carry a quota. They have 10K customers that rely on the company's solutions.

Toast Team GrowthReported headcount over time01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0002011201320152017201920212023004,5544,554Source: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2023Reached 4.6K employees (July 2023)
2021Reached 1.9K employees (April 2021)
2020Reached 1.6K employees (December 2020)
2020Reached 1.7K employees (June 2020)
2020Reached 1.6K employees (February 2020)
2019Reached 2.2K employees (December 2019)
2019Reached 1.5K employees (March 2019)
2018Reached 1.1K employees (December 2018)
2018Reached 1K employees (July 2018)
2017Reached 600 employees (July 2017)

Founder / CEO

Chris Comparato

Accomplished Executive and General Manager with an extensive background leading best in class SaaS, software and consulting organizations. Most recently Chris led all Customer Success functions with Acquia, spearheading the Acquia Experience during its continued high growth. Previously led all client facing functions for Endeca (now Oracle) after a consulting career at well-respected firms such as Keane and Cambridge Technology Partners. Proven track record of building and leading early stage firms through phases of high growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Toast

What is Toast's revenue?

Toast generates $260.6M in revenue.

Who founded Toast?

Toast was founded by Chris Comparato.

Who is the CEO of Toast?

The CEO of Toast is Chris Comparato.

How much funding does Toast have?

Toast raised $902M.

How many employees does Toast have?

Toast has 4.6K employees.

Where is Toast headquarters?

Toast is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, 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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Toast Revenue 2019: $260.6M ARR, $4.5B Valuation