Transitiverevenue & acquisition
Application Development SoftwareLos Gatos, CaliforniaFounded 2000
Transitive was acquired by IBM.
Transitive is an Application Development Software company based in Los Gatos, founded in 2000.
Transitive revenue
Transitive's annual revenue was $700.2K in April 2021, its last figure before IBM bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | $700.2K | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Transitive
IBM owns Transitive. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Transitive CEO, founders & employees
Ashley Messer founded Transitive in 2000 and led it as CEO. Transitive had 10 employees (April 2021).
- Ashley MesserFounder & CEO
Team mix (Apr 2021): 2 engineers, 1 in marketing
Transitive FAQ
What was Transitive's revenue?
Before IBM bought it, Transitive's annual revenue was $700.2K in April 2021 (source not recorded).
Who owns Transitive?
IBM owns Transitive.
How many employees does Transitive have?
Transitive had 10 employees in April 2021.
Who founded Transitive?
Ashley Messer founded Transitive in 2000.
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