Robert Wahbe
Robert Wahbe is the Founder and CEO at Highspot, Inc. and serves as a Board Member at Seismic. He previously co-founded Colusa Software, Inc. and held executive roles at Microsoft Corporation.
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.
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 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.
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.
Madrona Venture Group’s Steve Singh Details Six Post-COVID Tech Trends and Reasons for Hope on GeekWire Podcast
Steve Singh, managing director of Madrona Venture Group and former CEO of Docker and Concur, joined GeekWire to discuss reasons for hope and six technology trends to watch as the Pacific Northwest emerges from the pandemic, in a special episode tied to the 2021 virtual GeekWire Awards.
Robert Wahbe (Highspot CEO & Co-Founder) on category definition, listening harder, and thinking from first principles
Highspot has reached a $2.3B valuation, 500+ employees, and $397M raised just 9 years since founding. What's made that possible? Robert Wahbe (Co-Founder & CEO) is a strategic thinker who has found many non-obvious strategies and frameworks to scale his business. He went behind the scenes on his story and shared the principles and lessons driving Highspot's growth.
Highspot raises $200M Series E at $2.3B valuation, becoming Seattle’s newest unicorn
Highspot, a nine-year-old Seattle enterprise sales enablement startup, raised a $200 million Series E at a $2.3 billion valuation, becoming the city’s newest unicorn. The company says ARR grew 900% over three years and its platform uses AI to optimize sales conversations for customers like Hootsuite, Twitter, Siemens and Workday.
GeekWire Opens Voting for 2020 Geekiest Office Space: Create33, doxo, Highspot, Rover and Sonos Finalists
GeekWire opened community voting for the 2020 GeekWire Awards' Geekiest Office Space category, with five Seattle-area finalists — Create33, doxo, Highspot, Rover and Sonos — competing for the title judged alongside feedback from over 20 judges. Winners will be announced on May 19 at the GeekWire Awards event (now virtual on July 23), and the 2019 winner was Tableau.
Smartsheet Rises to No. 6 on GeekWire 200 List with Over $70M Revenue and Boston Expansion Plans
Smartsheet has risen to number six on the GeekWire 200 list of privately held Pacific Northwest startups, up from 13th at the start of the year, driven by strong subscription revenue growth and key executive hires. Other notable movers include Vacation rental startup Vacasa entering the top 10 and Seattle’s Highspot climbing to number 148 after forming a strategic partnership with Brainshark.
Organizations
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Seismic Board Member 2026–present · current
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Highspot Executive Officer, Director, Promoter 2017–present, Founder and CEO 2012–present · current
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Microsoft Corporate Vice President 1996–2012 · past
Education
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University of California, Berkeley 1984–1996
