What is Glean?
Glean operates as an intelligent work assistant designed to solve the pervasive problem of information fragmentation within large enterprises. By indexing and searching across a company's entire suite of applications, the platform utilizes sophisticated language models to provide personalized, context-aware answers to employee queries. Unlike traditional search tools, Glean understands the nuances of organizational relationships, behavior, and language, effectively surfacing relevant knowledge and facilitating cross-departmental collaboration. This capability makes it an essential tool for businesses aiming to improve operational efficiency and reduce the time spent searching for critical information.
How much funding has Glean raised?
Glean has raised a total of $780M across 6 funding rounds:
Series A
$15M
Series B
$55M
Series C
$100M
Series D
$200M
Series E
$260M
Series F
$150M
Series A (2021): $15M with participation from Kleiner Perkins and Lightspeed
Series B (2021): $55M led by General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins, and Lightspeed Venture Partners
Series C (2022): $100M supported by Sequoia Capital
Series D (2024): $200M featuring ICONIQ Growth, Coatue, Kleiner Perkins, IVP, Sequoia Capital, and Lightspeed Venture Partners
Series E (2024): $260M backed by Sapphire Ventures, Altimeter Capital, DST Global, and Craft Ventures
Series F (2025): $150M with participation from Archerman Capital, Coatue, Latitude Capital Partners, Khosla Ventures, Bicycle Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, DST Global, ICONIQ Capital, General Catalyst, Sapphire Ventures, Capital One Ventures, Wellington Management, Citi, Geodesic Capital, and Altimeter Capital
Key Investors in Glean
Sapphire Ventures
Sapphire Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in and providing services to technology companies. They are based in Palo Alto, California.
Altimeter Capital
Altimeter Capital is an investment firm that partners with technology companies from early growth through public markets. It manages concentrated, long term portfolios and works closely with founders and teams to support product, strategy and durable value creation.
DST Global
DST Global is a web studio specializing in the development and promotion of complex internet projects, mobile applications, and custom solutions for businesses.
What's next for Glean?
With this latest infusion of capital, Glean is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its market footprint. The company is expected to focus on deepening its AI capabilities, enhancing its integration ecosystem, and scaling its go-to-market strategy to meet the rising demand for intelligent enterprise search solutions. As organizations continue to grapple with data silos, Glean's focus on intuitive, secure, and highly relevant information retrieval will likely remain a key driver of its long-term value creation and market leadership.
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