Zapier

Zapier operates an automation platform that connects web applications and services through application programming interfaces (APIs). The company was founded in 2011 by Wade Foster, Bryan Helmig, and Mike Knoop and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The platform enables users to create automated workflows called "Zaps" that trigger actions between different software applications without requiring coding knowledge.

Zapier's platform integrates with over 7,000 applications including Gmail, Slack, Salesforce, HubSpot, and Shopify. The service processes millions of automated tasks daily for businesses ranging from small startups to Fortune 500 companies. Users can automate processes such as lead management, data synchronization, email marketing, and customer support workflows. The company reports serving over 2 million users across various industries.

The company raised $1.3 million in seed funding in 2012, followed by a $1.2 million Series A round in 2013. In 2021, Zapier completed a $140 million Series B funding round led by Sequoia Capital, valuing the company at $5 billion. The company has maintained a remote-first workforce since its inception and employs approximately 800 people globally. Zapier has remained profitable and cash-flow positive throughout its growth.