Highspot
Facts
- HQ
- San Diego, California, US
- Sectors
- Software Development
- Founded
- 2012
- Type
- Corporation Seattle business license
- Employees
- 773
- Registered name
- Highspot Inc Seattle business license
- Total raised
- $641.5M SEC Form D filings Total of this company's SEC Form D filings
- Last round
- $248M · Dec 2021 SEC Form D
Highspot merges with Seismic in deal reported near $2.8B; combined company totals $600M revenue and keeps Seattle HQ
Sales software companies Highspot and San Diego-based Seismic completed a merger that combines about $600 million in annual revenue, will keep Highspot's Seattle Belltown office and brand as "Highspot by Seismic," and is expected to close in Q1 2027 in a deal reported around $2.8 billion. The combined company, taking the Seismic name, says it will invest more than $100 million annually in R&D and serves roughly 2,500 customers and 3.5 million users.
Highspot closes multi‑billion‑dollar merger with Seismic on August 18 after regulatory approval
Highspot completed its multi-billion-dollar merger with Seismic on August 18 after regulatory approval, capping a journey since 2012 that built a leading AI-driven sales enablement platform used by over a million users and 1,000 customers.
Seismic completes acquisition of Highspot; product rebranded ‘Highspot by Seismic,’ Seattle kept as R&D site
Seismic completed its acquisition of Seattle-based Highspot, folding the company into Seismic and rebranding the product as “Highspot by Seismic,” while naming Seattle among several global R&D locations. The combined company—led by Seismic CEO Rob Tarkoff with Highspot co-founder Robert Wahbe expected to join the board—serves 2,500 customers and 3.5 million users and plans to invest over $100 million annually in R&D; financial terms were not disclosed.
Highspot to Merge with Seismic in Major Sales Software Deal Led by Seismic CEO Rob Tarkoff
Seattle-based enterprise software companies Highspot and Seismic have signed a definitive agreement to merge, with the combined company operating under the Seismic name and led by Seismic CEO Rob Tarkoff. The merger unites two major revenue enablement platforms, with Highspot CEO Robert Wahbe joining the board and Permira remaining as controlling shareholder.
GeekWire 200 Q2 2025 Lists Top 10 Fast-Growing Pacific Northwest Startups in AI, Robotics, Energy, and More
The GeekWire 200 ranking highlights the fastest-growing private tech startups in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing innovators in AI, robotics, energy, and more for Q2 2025. This quarterly list, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, tracks regional tech development and emerging companies.
GeekWire Revamps 200 Seattle-Area Startup Ranking with AI for Q2 2025
The GeekWire 200 ranking of Seattle-area startups has been revamped for Q2 2025 using AI tools to better highlight fast-growing companies and emerging leaders. Presented by JPMorganChase, the updated ranking combines data and editorial insight to provide a comprehensive view of the Pacific Northwest tech startup ecosystem.
Seattle Legal Tech Startup Supio Raises $60M Series B to Expand AI Software for Personal Injury and Mass Tort Law
Seattle startup Supio raised $60 million in a Series B funding round to expand its AI-powered software that helps lawyers efficiently manage personal injury and mass tort case data. The company, led by co-founders Jerry Zhou and Kyle Lam, has seen its annual recurring revenue quadruple since August and has raised a total of $91 million to date.
GeekWire 200 Q1 2025: Highspot Leads as Helion Rises to No. 2 After $425M Funding; Truveta, Statsig, Protect AI Also Advance
The GeekWire 200 Q1 2025 update highlights rapidly growing Pacific Northwest tech startups, with Highspot retaining No. 1 and Helion rising to No. 2 after a $425 million funding round. Other notable movers include Truveta, Statsig, Protect AI, Carbon Robotics, and Stoke Space, reflecting dynamic shifts in the regional tech landscape.
Scaling, AI, and Leadership after Big Tech: Lessons from Highspot's Bhrighu Sareen
Thinking about leaving Big Tech for a startup? In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Managing Director Tim Porter sits down with Bhrighu Sareen, who took the leap from Microsoft to Highspot and has been leading AI-driven product innovation ever since. They talk about the realities of transitioning from a massive company to a high-growth startup, scaling AI-driven teams, and how Bhrighu's helping transform sales enablement through automation and intelligence. His insights on navigating change, working with founders, and executing at speed are a must-listen for any leader considering the leap from stability to startup chaos. Tune in now…
Elon Musk’s problem with Microsoft; What the GeekWire 200 says about the startup scene
This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we discuss Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, which now includes Microsoft, and assess the complexities of the OpenAI-Microsoft partnership, as illustrated by early email exchanges revealed in the lawsuit. We also consider the latest update to the GeekWire 200, our ranked index of Pacific Northwest technology startups, including the rise of Highspot to the top spot, and other trends in the Seattle region's startup ecosystem. And we share highlights from tech events around the region this week, including the WTIA's 40th Anniversary, where Mayor Bruce Harrell addressed AI and the incoming presidential administration; and…
Highspot Takes No. 1 Spot on GeekWire 200 Startup Ranking After Outreach’s Layoffs and CEO Departure
Seattle-based sales enablement company Highspot has claimed the No. 1 spot on GeekWire's 200 ranking of privately held startups in the Pacific Northwest, replacing Outreach which recently downsized and saw its CEO step down. The GeekWire 200 ranking reflects changes in the dynamic startup landscape based on factors like funding, employee growth, and layoffs.
Outreach Cuts 12% of Staff Amid Economic Pressures, Aiming for 2024 Profitability
Seattle-based sales software startup Outreach laid off 12% of its staff amid shifting economic conditions and ongoing cost-cutting efforts, aiming for profitability next year. This follows previous layoffs of 5% in August 2022, 7% in February 2023, and another 5% last month, with some business functions being offshored to Mexico City and India.
David Aronchick Named CEO of Expanso; Highspot Appoints Graham Younger President; Brad Booth and Pete Shimer Join Boards
David Aronchick was named CEO of Expanso to advance its Bacalhau distributed computing platform, while Highspot appointed Graham Younger as president of field operations. Additionally, Brad Booth joined NLM Photonics' board and Pete Shimer was added to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center's board.
Seattle Startup Meetingflow Raises $760K to Expand AI Platform Improving Sales Meeting Efficiency
Seattle startup Meetingflow, formerly Panda.AI, raised $760,000 from previous investors to grow its AI-driven platform that enhances sales meetings by automating preparation, note-taking, and follow-ups, led by CEO Aaron Goldfeder. The pivot aims to address inefficient client meeting processes by integrating calendar, CRM, and OpenAI’s GPT technology.
Pacific Northwest Startup Funding Drops 35% in 2022, TerraPower Leads Top Rounds with $750M Investment
Venture capital investment in Pacific Northwest startups dropped 35% in 2022, with funding decreasing over 50% in the year's second half amid economic cooling and rising interest rates. Despite this slowdown, some startups like Bellevue-based TerraPower secured significant funding, with its $750 million round leading the top 10 deals that accounted for 44% of total investment in the region.
QorusDocs Raises $10 Million Led by WestRiver Group to Scale AI Proposal Software After 255% User Growth
QorusDocs raised $10 million in funding led by WestRiver Group to meet growing demand for its AI-powered proposal and RFP management software across industries like legal, IT services and staffing; the company reported 255% year-over-year user growth and supported $1.3 billion in proposals in 2021. The investment will help scale integrations and partnerships (Highspot, Intapp, Salesforce, Microsoft) and expand professional services with claims of improved win rates for customers.
Former Microsoft Teams VP Bhrighu Sareen Named Highspot President of Product & Engineering As Startup Hits $3.5B Valuation
Bhrighu Sareen, former Microsoft Teams corporate VP, joined Highspot as president of product & engineering, a startup valued at $3.5 billion. Other leadership changes include DocuSign naming Google exec Allan Thygesen as CEO amid layoffs, and Edifecs and Acumatica hiring seasoned executives.
GeekWire returns in person for 2022 Awards at Showbox SoDo, honoring 60+ finalists across 15 categories with 16,000+ votes
GeekWire held its first in-person GeekWire Awards in three years at Showbox SoDo in Seattle, honoring 60+ finalists across 15 categories with over 16,000 community votes and appearances by local tech leaders and entertainers.
U.S. VC Hits $330B in 2021; Washington State Pulls $8.5B Across 549 Deals, 9 New Seattle Unicorns
Venture capital hit record highs in the U.S. in 2021 with $330 billion across 17,054 deals, and Washington state saw $8.5 billion invested in 549 deals (a 77% increase over 2020), driven in part by newly minted unicorns in the Seattle area.
GeekWire updates Seattle list as Highspot raises $248M at $3.5B; SeekOut and Icertis added to 16 local unicorns
GeekWire updated its list of Seattle-area 'unicorn' startups (privately held companies valued at $1B+) after additions and a valuation change for Icertis, noting recent entrants like SeekOut and Highspot, which raised $248 million at a $3.5 billion valuation. The article highlights that the Seattle cohort includes 16 unicorns, none led by a female or Black CEO, and that many CEOs have Microsoft backgrounds amid a global surge in unicorns and venture funding.
Highspot raises $248M Series F at $3.5B valuation as remote-selling demand surges
Seattle-based sales enablement startup Highspot raised $248 million in a Series F at a $3.5 billion valuation, driven by increased demand for remote-selling tools as the pandemic shifted sales work online.
SeekOut raises $115M, valuation tops $1B to expand recruiting and internal-employee products
Seattle startup SeekOut raised $115 million to push its valuation past $1 billion, becoming a unicorn, and will use the funds to expand recruiting and internal-employee products. Its recruiting platform, used by over 1,000 companies, aggregates data on 700+ million candidates, has built-in diversity filters, and reports ARR of $25–$50 million after tripling in nine months.
Karat raises $110M Series C at $1.1B valuation to scale remote technical interviewing
Karat, a Seattle startup that runs technical interviews through a vetted network of interviewers, raised $110 million in a Series C at a $1.1 billion valuation while more than doubling revenue and customers year-over-year.
Forbes Cloud 100 Names Seattle Unicorns Tanium, Outreach, Icertis and Highspot in Top 50
Forbes' sixth annual Cloud 100 list includes four Seattle-area unicorns — Tanium, Outreach, Icertis and Highspot — all ranking in the top 50 based on growth, sales, valuation, culture and reputation. The companies have valuations from $2.8B to $9.2B and recent funding rounds ranging from $80M to $200M.
Fabric raises $100M Series B at $850M valuation as revenue jumps 800% and headcount hits 161
Seattle e-commerce startup Fabric raised $100 million in a Series B that values the four-year-old company at $850 million after reporting revenue growth of more than 800% year-over-year and expanding headcount to 161.
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Robert Wahbe Founder, Founder and CEO, Executive Officer, Director, Promoter
