Salesforce

Salesforce is a cloud-based software company that provides enterprise customer relationship management software and applications on a subscription basis. It designs and develops cloud-based enterprise software for sales, customer service, marketing automation, e-commerce, analytics, and application development, offering a comprehensive suite including Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Commerce Cloud, MuleSoft for data integration, and the Salesforce Platform. Its Customer 360 platform unifies customer data across systems, apps, and devices to help organizations sell, service, market, and conduct commerce more effectively.

Samuel Ackah-Yensu

Investor

Adrianna Alterman

Principal

Ken Asada

Partner

Jess Bartos

Investor

Marc Benioff

Co-Founder, Co-CEO and Chairman

Arundhati Bhattacharya

Chairperson and CEO

Kevin Chen

Investor

Robert DeSisto

SVP, GM B2B and B2C Commerce

Olivia Donatelli

Investor

Paul Drews

Managing Director

Claudine Emeott

Partner

Dan Farber

SVP Strategic Communications

Kartik Gupta

Investor

Kartikeya Gupta

Principal

Takuya Hosomura

Principal

Achyut Jajoo

Senior Vice President and General Manager of Manufacturing and Automotive

Nowi Kallen

Managing Director

David Kellenberger

Principal

Jody Kohner

EVP, Global Enablement

Zak Kokosa

Investor

Rohit Mahna

SVP and General Manager

Sherrick Murdoff

Partner

Fatima Paruk

SVP and Chief Health Officer, Salesforce Health and Life Sciences

Bill Patterson

EVP and GM, CRM Applications

Lauryn Poyser

Investor

Dom Pusateri

Investor

Alexandra Quie

Investor

Laura Rowson

Investor

Katie Schwartz Thiry

Managing Director

John Somorjai

President

Jason Spinell

Partner, Slack Fund

Jim Steele

President, Global Strategic Customers

Emily Zhao

Investor

Past deals in Human Resources

Certinia

Private Equity Round in 2024
Certinia offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates various aspects of service operations. This includes cloud accounting software, billing applications, financial and human capital management, along with supply chain solutions.

Oyster

Series D in 2024
Oyster provides a distributed talent enablement platform that enables companies to hire employees anywhere and administer locally compliant payroll and benefits for international staff, addressing the complexities of full-time employment across borders. The platform supports hiring, payroll, and benefits globally for distributed teams, delivering reliable payroll and local perks while maintaining compliance. Founded in January 2020 by Tony Jamous and Jack Mardack, Oyster operates as a fully remote company with a globally distributed workforce.

Education at Work

Grant in 2023
Education at Work provides contact center, workforce solutions, outsourcing, customer care, technical support, customer acquisition and retention, finance and accounting, HR services, collegiate workforce, university partnerships, college jobs, jobs for college students, back-office support, call center, customer experience, onshore, CSAT, tuition assistance, and career readiness.

Airspeed

Seed Round in 2023
Airspeed is a developer of team-building software designed to enhance digital connections within modern companies. Its platform offers a suite of applications that provide engaging solutions for celebrating employee milestones, recognizing colleagues, and fostering connections among hybrid and remote teams. By serving as a system of record for company culture, Airspeed helps organizations cultivate a strong environment of engagement, recognition, and collaboration, ultimately improving employee retention and productivity.

Go1

Venture Round in 2022
Go1 offers an online learning platform that enables businesses to upskill their workforce through on-demand training resources. It integrates with Microsoft Teams, allowing employees to learn directly within their workplace environment.

Oyster

Series C in 2022
Oyster provides a distributed talent enablement platform that enables companies to hire employees anywhere and administer locally compliant payroll and benefits for international staff, addressing the complexities of full-time employment across borders. The platform supports hiring, payroll, and benefits globally for distributed teams, delivering reliable payroll and local perks while maintaining compliance. Founded in January 2020 by Tony Jamous and Jack Mardack, Oyster operates as a fully remote company with a globally distributed workforce.

Partnership for Los Angeles Schools

Grant in 2022
Partnership for Los Angeles Schools' transformation of schools is fundamentally about changing, building, and strengthening systems and building the capacity of adults surrounding students. The firm focuses on building school leaders, teachers, families, and community partners.

Darwinbox

Series D in 2022
Darwinbox is a cloud‑based human resources management platform that supports the entire employee lifecycle from hiring to retirement. The system combines a mobile‑first interface with AI and machine‑learning capabilities such as an HR voicebot, advanced talent analytics, automated candidate shortlisting, and OCR‑based expense scanning. Designed for mid‑to large‑sized enterprises, it offers e‑onboarding, merit planning, continuous feedback, performance journals, and insightful analytics to streamline core HR operations and boost engagement. Since its founding in 2015, the company has helped more than 350 global enterprises, including major brands, manage the lives of over 850,000 employees.

BetterUp

Series E in 2021
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development company that offers an innovative online platform aimed at enhancing the personal and professional growth of individuals and organizations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, BetterUp specializes in virtual coaching, providing users with personalized guidance through one-on-one sessions with a network of over 3,000 coaches available in 46 languages across more than 90 countries. The platform focuses on fostering mental fitness, career and leadership development, and social connection, thereby enabling employees to develop new behaviors and skills that promote high performance in a rapidly changing work environment. With a client base that includes prominent organizations such as NASA, Google, and Hilton, BetterUp has established itself as a leader in the field of mental health and coaching. The company is supported by a distinguished Science Board composed of experts in positive psychology and human performance, further enhancing its credibility and impact in the industry.

Culture Amp

Series F in 2021
Founded in 2009, Culture Amp develops a platform that enables companies worldwide to collect, understand, and act on employee feedback. Its platform focuses on employee engagement, experience, and effectiveness, serving businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Employment Hero

Series E in 2021
Employment Hero, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates an online human resource platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Its comprehensive, cloud-based solution integrates HR software, employee benefits, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and compliance features. With additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, the company streamlines essential HR processes, saving employers time and providing employees with accessible benefits. Employment Hero's mission is to become the go-to employment platform, offering intuitive and affordable HR management for growing businesses.

Go1

Series D in 2021
Go1 offers an online learning platform that enables businesses to upskill their workforce through on-demand training resources. It integrates with Microsoft Teams, allowing employees to learn directly within their workplace environment.

Airspeed

Seed Round in 2021
Airspeed is a developer of team-building software designed to enhance digital connections within modern companies. Its platform offers a suite of applications that provide engaging solutions for celebrating employee milestones, recognizing colleagues, and fostering connections among hybrid and remote teams. By serving as a system of record for company culture, Airspeed helps organizations cultivate a strong environment of engagement, recognition, and collaboration, ultimately improving employee retention and productivity.

Candidate Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Candidate Labs Inc. is a recruitment firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in connecting sales and marketing professionals with employers through its innovative recruitment platform. Candidate Labs offers a comprehensive range of hiring services, including screening, interviews, and recommendations, aimed at enhancing the recruitment experience for both candidates and companies. By leveraging data, technology, and the expertise of seasoned recruiters, the firm focuses on identifying and attracting promising talent while enabling clients to scale effectively. The company's mission is to transform the recruiting landscape, delivering results that exceed traditional methods.

Employment Hero

Series D in 2021
Employment Hero, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates an online human resource platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Its comprehensive, cloud-based solution integrates HR software, employee benefits, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and compliance features. With additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, the company streamlines essential HR processes, saving employers time and providing employees with accessible benefits. Employment Hero's mission is to become the go-to employment platform, offering intuitive and affordable HR management for growing businesses.

BetterUp

Series D in 2021
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development company that offers an innovative online platform aimed at enhancing the personal and professional growth of individuals and organizations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, BetterUp specializes in virtual coaching, providing users with personalized guidance through one-on-one sessions with a network of over 3,000 coaches available in 46 languages across more than 90 countries. The platform focuses on fostering mental fitness, career and leadership development, and social connection, thereby enabling employees to develop new behaviors and skills that promote high performance in a rapidly changing work environment. With a client base that includes prominent organizations such as NASA, Google, and Hilton, BetterUp has established itself as a leader in the field of mental health and coaching. The company is supported by a distinguished Science Board composed of experts in positive psychology and human performance, further enhancing its credibility and impact in the industry.

Darwinbox

Series C in 2021
Darwinbox is a cloud‑based human resources management platform that supports the entire employee lifecycle from hiring to retirement. The system combines a mobile‑first interface with AI and machine‑learning capabilities such as an HR voicebot, advanced talent analytics, automated candidate shortlisting, and OCR‑based expense scanning. Designed for mid‑to large‑sized enterprises, it offers e‑onboarding, merit planning, continuous feedback, performance journals, and insightful analytics to streamline core HR operations and boost engagement. Since its founding in 2015, the company has helped more than 350 global enterprises, including major brands, manage the lives of over 850,000 employees.

Candidate Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Candidate Labs Inc. is a recruitment firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in connecting sales and marketing professionals with employers through its innovative recruitment platform. Candidate Labs offers a comprehensive range of hiring services, including screening, interviews, and recommendations, aimed at enhancing the recruitment experience for both candidates and companies. By leveraging data, technology, and the expertise of seasoned recruiters, the firm focuses on identifying and attracting promising talent while enabling clients to scale effectively. The company's mission is to transform the recruiting landscape, delivering results that exceed traditional methods.

Go1

Series C in 2020
Go1 offers an online learning platform that enables businesses to upskill their workforce through on-demand training resources. It integrates with Microsoft Teams, allowing employees to learn directly within their workplace environment.

GoCo.io

Series A in 2019
GoCo.io is a cloud-based human resources software provider for small and mid-size businesses. The platform handles hiring and onboarding, time-off requests, document management, payroll integration, benefits administration, and centralized employee data. It offers automated workflows, self-service portals, and customizable reports to streamline administrative tasks, ensure compliance, and improve efficiency and employee experience. The solution is used by benefit brokers, insurance carriers, technology companies, payroll service providers, and industry associations to manage HR processes from recruiting to offboarding. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in The Woodlands, Texas.

Pymetrics

Series B in 2018
Pymetrics, Inc. is a company that specializes in neuroscience-based assessment and prediction technology aimed at transforming hiring, retention, and employee development processes. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, Pymetrics offers solutions that combine cognitive and emotional assessments with a dynamic recommendation engine. This platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze behavioral data collected from successful professionals across various roles, helping organizations identify key traits that differentiate high performers from the general population. By focusing on improving the recruitment process, Pymetrics aims to enhance accuracy and reduce bias in hiring decisions.

Runa

Seed Round in 2018
Runa is pioneering a first-of-its-kind payment rail capable of sending and accepting digital value at scale. With Runa, companies can pay the people they serve in any form of digital value, anywhere, instantly. The Runa Network provides a wide range of digital payout types including gift cards, prepaid cards, subscriptions, donations, cryptocurrencies and more. Legacy payment mechanisms struggle to adapt to low-volume, high-velocity transactions both locally and globally, such as sending payouts to gig workers, creators, or sending rewards to customers or employees wherever they are. Runa’s infrastructure and network facilitates payouts to these recipients, helping businesses expand their reach, retain their users while modernizing the way in which they manage and transfer money: instantly, internationally, and free of charge for the senders and the recipient. Runa was established as WeGift in October 2016 by Aron Alexander in London, England.

Anaplan

Series F in 2017
Anaplan, Inc. offers a cloud-based connected planning platform that enables organizations to unify disparate data structures across various business functions, including finance, sales, supply chain, marketing, human resources, and operations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Anaplan provides its services through a subscription model, allowing users to access its platform over the Internet. The company focuses on enhancing decision-making and collaboration within organizations by delivering business planning and performance management solutions from a single hub. In addition to its core platform, Anaplan offers professional services, including consulting, implementation, training, and planning transformation advisory services. With operations in multiple countries and a network of expert partners, Anaplan supports large and fast-growing organizations in streamlining their planning processes and making informed decisions.

Team Spirit

Venture Round in 2017
TeamSpirit specializes in building and providing companies with our cloud-based teamSpirit Workforce Success Platform.Today, no company can communicate its value without providing services that adapt to the various and diverse needs of end users. More and more, companies are required to make a shift from a labor-intensive paradigm to a broader, knowledge-intensive, service-based orientation. Employees, too, are faced with the necessity of changing the way they think about their work. Gone are the days of routine work; now, employees must think creatively, and demonstrate their unique professional capabilities. With the capital and business alliance forged with U.S.-based salesforce.com, Inc., TeamSpirit has completed a transformation from outsourcer to cloud service provider as they set out on their second start-up endeavor. Their experience making such a profound change taught us that the most effective way to inspire their employees to put forth 100% of their professional strengths is to establish a cycle of 1) visualizing daily activities, 2) receiving feedback from those around us, and 3) reflecting on their own activities and relating them to tomorrow.

Viridis Learning

Venture Round in 2017
Viridis Learning, Inc. is an education technology company specializing in workforce education and human capital solutions for the middle-skill workforce. The company operates a platform that facilitates training, certification, and job placement for individuals seeking to enter, sustain, or advance in middle-skill occupations. Through its human capital technology solution, Viridis, the company addresses skill deficiencies by aligning training programs with the needs of local employers. The training offerings include a variety of courses such as Residential Concrete Specialization, Energy Management and Controls, and Advanced Residential Construction Supervisor, among others. With its base in New York, New York, Viridis Learning aims to enhance the employability of individuals while meeting the demands of employers in the middle-skill labor market.

GoCo.io

Convertible Note in 2017
GoCo.io is a cloud-based human resources software provider for small and mid-size businesses. The platform handles hiring and onboarding, time-off requests, document management, payroll integration, benefits administration, and centralized employee data. It offers automated workflows, self-service portals, and customizable reports to streamline administrative tasks, ensure compliance, and improve efficiency and employee experience. The solution is used by benefit brokers, insurance carriers, technology companies, payroll service providers, and industry associations to manage HR processes from recruiting to offboarding. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in The Woodlands, Texas.

Viridis Learning

Series A in 2016
Viridis Learning, Inc. is an education technology company specializing in workforce education and human capital solutions for the middle-skill workforce. The company operates a platform that facilitates training, certification, and job placement for individuals seeking to enter, sustain, or advance in middle-skill occupations. Through its human capital technology solution, Viridis, the company addresses skill deficiencies by aligning training programs with the needs of local employers. The training offerings include a variety of courses such as Residential Concrete Specialization, Energy Management and Controls, and Advanced Residential Construction Supervisor, among others. With its base in New York, New York, Viridis Learning aims to enhance the employability of individuals while meeting the demands of employers in the middle-skill labor market.

Anaplan

Series E in 2016
Anaplan, Inc. offers a cloud-based connected planning platform that enables organizations to unify disparate data structures across various business functions, including finance, sales, supply chain, marketing, human resources, and operations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Anaplan provides its services through a subscription model, allowing users to access its platform over the Internet. The company focuses on enhancing decision-making and collaboration within organizations by delivering business planning and performance management solutions from a single hub. In addition to its core platform, Anaplan offers professional services, including consulting, implementation, training, and planning transformation advisory services. With operations in multiple countries and a network of expert partners, Anaplan supports large and fast-growing organizations in streamlining their planning processes and making informed decisions.

Go1

Seed Round in 2015
Go1 offers an online learning platform that enables businesses to upskill their workforce through on-demand training resources. It integrates with Microsoft Teams, allowing employees to learn directly within their workplace environment.

Team Spirit

Series C in 2015
TeamSpirit specializes in building and providing companies with our cloud-based teamSpirit Workforce Success Platform.Today, no company can communicate its value without providing services that adapt to the various and diverse needs of end users. More and more, companies are required to make a shift from a labor-intensive paradigm to a broader, knowledge-intensive, service-based orientation. Employees, too, are faced with the necessity of changing the way they think about their work. Gone are the days of routine work; now, employees must think creatively, and demonstrate their unique professional capabilities. With the capital and business alliance forged with U.S.-based salesforce.com, Inc., TeamSpirit has completed a transformation from outsourcer to cloud service provider as they set out on their second start-up endeavor. Their experience making such a profound change taught us that the most effective way to inspire their employees to put forth 100% of their professional strengths is to establish a cycle of 1) visualizing daily activities, 2) receiving feedback from those around us, and 3) reflecting on their own activities and relating them to tomorrow.

Certinia

Private Equity Round in 2015
Certinia offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates various aspects of service operations. This includes cloud accounting software, billing applications, financial and human capital management, along with supply chain solutions.

Anaplan

Series D in 2014
Anaplan, Inc. offers a cloud-based connected planning platform that enables organizations to unify disparate data structures across various business functions, including finance, sales, supply chain, marketing, human resources, and operations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Anaplan provides its services through a subscription model, allowing users to access its platform over the Internet. The company focuses on enhancing decision-making and collaboration within organizations by delivering business planning and performance management solutions from a single hub. In addition to its core platform, Anaplan offers professional services, including consulting, implementation, training, and planning transformation advisory services. With operations in multiple countries and a network of expert partners, Anaplan supports large and fast-growing organizations in streamlining their planning processes and making informed decisions.

CYDAS

Series B in 2014
CYDAS, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the potential of individuals and organizations through its cloud-based application, "Performance Cloud." This platform serves as a comprehensive HR empowerment tool that streamlines processes such as performance evaluation, employee placement, and management. By transforming HR data into actionable insights, CYDAS enables organizations to optimize their hiring, training, and evaluation practices. The platform fosters collaboration among management, HR professionals, and employees, ensuring that all parties work in harmony to achieve organizational goals. Ultimately, CYDAS aims to help clients unlock the full value of their workforce, improving overall performance and contributing to the success of the organization.

Anaplan

Series C in 2013
Anaplan, Inc. offers a cloud-based connected planning platform that enables organizations to unify disparate data structures across various business functions, including finance, sales, supply chain, marketing, human resources, and operations. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Anaplan provides its services through a subscription model, allowing users to access its platform over the Internet. The company focuses on enhancing decision-making and collaboration within organizations by delivering business planning and performance management solutions from a single hub. In addition to its core platform, Anaplan offers professional services, including consulting, implementation, training, and planning transformation advisory services. With operations in multiple countries and a network of expert partners, Anaplan supports large and fast-growing organizations in streamlining their planning processes and making informed decisions.

Gusto

Seed Round in 2012
Gusto is a SaaS company specializing in Human Capital Management. It offers a comprehensive suite of HR and payroll services, including payroll processing, benefits administration, time tracking, attendance management, and employee onboarding.

Certinia

Series B in 2012
Certinia offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates various aspects of service operations. This includes cloud accounting software, billing applications, financial and human capital management, along with supply chain solutions.

Work.com

Acquisition in 2011
Rypple is a web-based social performance management platform that enhances employee performance through continuous coaching, real-time feedback, and meaningful recognition. It aims to foster a transparent, results-driven work culture by replacing the traditional performance review process with a collaborative approach. This platform allows users to understand their performance status and accountability in achieving goals. Rypple features an intuitive interface that resembles popular social media platforms, making it accessible and engaging for users. It is utilized by numerous high-performing organizations, including Facebook, Gilt Groupe, Kobo, Mozilla, and Rackspace, to improve collaboration and productivity within their teams.

Team Spirit

Series A in 2011
TeamSpirit specializes in building and providing companies with our cloud-based teamSpirit Workforce Success Platform.Today, no company can communicate its value without providing services that adapt to the various and diverse needs of end users. More and more, companies are required to make a shift from a labor-intensive paradigm to a broader, knowledge-intensive, service-based orientation. Employees, too, are faced with the necessity of changing the way they think about their work. Gone are the days of routine work; now, employees must think creatively, and demonstrate their unique professional capabilities. With the capital and business alliance forged with U.S.-based salesforce.com, Inc., TeamSpirit has completed a transformation from outsourcer to cloud service provider as they set out on their second start-up endeavor. Their experience making such a profound change taught us that the most effective way to inspire their employees to put forth 100% of their professional strengths is to establish a cycle of 1) visualizing daily activities, 2) receiving feedback from those around us, and 3) reflecting on their own activities and relating them to tomorrow.

800APPs

Series B in 2011
800APPs is a software company that offers enterprise management solutions on a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) basis. Their primary product is a social communicative network designed to enhance in-house communication processes for businesses. Founded in 2008, the company has secured funding from notable investors such as Sierra Ventures and Salesforce.com. They provide a range of services including CRM, supply chain management, disaster recovery planning, human resources management, call center solutions, point-of-sale systems, and other business intelligence consulting services to automate sales force management and improve customer service for clients of all sizes.

Certinia

Series B in 2010
Certinia offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates various aspects of service operations. This includes cloud accounting software, billing applications, financial and human capital management, along with supply chain solutions.

Certinia

Series A in 2009
Certinia offers a comprehensive cloud-based platform that integrates various aspects of service operations. This includes cloud accounting software, billing applications, financial and human capital management, along with supply chain solutions.
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