Handshake revenue and valuation
Specter estimates Handshake's annual revenue at $1.19B to $2.66B and its valuation at $2.36B to $8.47B. The company last reported $250M revenue in December 2024 and was priced at $3.5B in January 2022.
- Estimated revenue
- $1.19B–$2.66B
- Estimated valuation
- $2.36B–$8.47B
- Reported revenue
- $250M
- Total funding
- $495M
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 12,041
Handshake revenue
Handshake last reported $250M revenue in December 2024. Specter's model puts current revenue between $1.19B and $2.66B.
Monthly data
| Month | Specter estimate | Low | High | Reported revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.78B | $1.19B | $2.66B | ||
| $1.73B | $1.21B | $2.46B | ||
| $1.67B | $1.27B | $2.2B | ||
| $1.63B | $1.24B | $2.15B | ||
| $1.49B | $1.16B | $1.91B | ||
| $1.42B | $1.14B | $1.78B | ||
| $1.1B | $910M | $1.32B | ||
| $1B | $550M | $1.83B | ||
| $910M | $450M | $1.84B | ||
| $830M | $410M | $1.69B | ||
| $760M | $380M | $1.52B | ||
| $690M | $350M | $1.36B | ||
| $630M | $400M | $1.01B | ||
| $580M | $290M | $1.13B | ||
| $520M | $290M | $930M | ||
| $480M | $280M | $820M | ||
| $440M | $240M | $780M | ||
| $400M | $260M | $600M | ||
| $360M | $240M | $540M | ||
| $330M | $220M | $490M | ||
| $300M | $230M | $400M | ||
| $270M | $220M | $340M | ||
| $250M | $210M | $300M | $250M | |
| $186M | $96M | $280M | ||
| $197M | $47M | $350M | ||
| $188M | $38M | $340M | ||
| $230M | $51M | $400M | ||
| $168M | $78M | $260M | ||
| $167M | $76M | $260M |
| Date | Reported revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $250M |
Handshake valuation
Handshake's valuation rose from $108M at its Series B in November 2016 to $3.5B at its Series F in January 2022. Specter's live estimate sits between $2.36B and $8.47B.
Monthly data
| Month | Specter estimate | Low | High | Reported valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.47B | $2.36B | $8.47B | ||
| $3.11B | $1.63B | $5.93B | ||
| $3.09B | $1.66B | $5.76B | ||
| $3.12B | $1.68B | $5.82B | ||
| $2.92B | $1.69B | $5.04B | ||
| $2.95B | $1.85B | $4.71B | ||
| $3.49B | $1.94B | $6.27B | ||
| $3.09B | $1.71B | $5.58B | ||
| $3.16B | $1.81B | $5.52B | ||
| $3.19B | $1.83B | $5.56B | ||
| $3.22B | $1.85B | $5.6B | ||
| $3.27B | $1.86B | $5.74B | ||
| $3.33B | $1.88B | $5.89B | ||
| $3.37B | $1.91B | $5.95B | ||
| $3.42B | $1.93B | $6.07B | ||
| $3.33B | $1.97B | $5.64B | ||
| $3.4B | $2.02B | $5.74B | ||
| $3.1B | $1.8B | $5.33B | ||
| $3.07B | $1.76B | $5.38B | ||
| $3.06B | $1.58B | $5.94B | ||
| $3.07B | $1.69B | $5.55B | ||
| $3.14B | $1.79B | $5.52B | ||
| $3.21B | $1.82B | $5.66B | ||
| $3.18B | $1.77B | $5.71B | ||
| $3.28B | $1.85B | $5.82B | ||
| $3.28B | $1.82B | $5.92B | ||
| $3.32B | $1.96B | $5.61B | ||
| $3.59B | $2.27B | $5.68B | ||
| $3.5B | $2.27B | $5.39B |
Handshake funding rounds
| Date | Round | Raised | Post-money valuation | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture round | $61.3M | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | |
| Series F | $200M | $3.5B | Coatue, Valiant Peregrine | |
| Series E | $80M | $1.5B | Lightspeed Venture Partners, Spark Capital | |
| Series D | $80M | $600M | Notable Capital | |
| Series C | $40M | $275M | EQT Ventures | |
| Series B | $20M | $108M | Spark Capital | |
| Series A | $10.5M | Undisclosed | Kleiner Perkins | |
| Seed | $3.5M | Undisclosed | True Ventures |
Handshake competitors
The early-career hiring market splits between institution-led networks and open professional marketplaces.
| Company | Revenue | Valuation |
|---|---|---|
| $1.19B–$2.66B | $2.36B–$8.47B | |
| $9.5M–$39M | $45M–$290M | |
| $900K–$1.4M | $4M–$23M | |
| $3.8M–$8.8M | $5.2M–$33M | |
| $22M–$55M | $42M–$270M |
Handshake revenue and valuation FAQ
What is Handshake's revenue?
Specter estimates Handshake's annual revenue at $1.19B to $2.66B as of October 2026. Handshake last reported $250M revenue in December 2024.
What is Handshake's valuation?
Handshake's latest post-money valuation is $3.5B, from a January 2022 Series F. Specter's live estimate is $2.36B to $8.47B.
How much funding has Handshake raised?
$495M across eight rounds, from a $3.5M Seed in March 2015 to a $61.3M venture round in May 2026.
Who invested in Handshake?
21 investors, including Coatue, EQT Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Notable Capital, Spark Capital and Valiant Peregrine.
Who are Handshake's competitors?
RippleMatch, Runway, Magnet.me and 12twenty. Specter ranks 30 competitors for Handshake.