Salesforce

Salesforce is a cloud-based software company founded in 1999 by former Oracle executive Marc Benioff. The company pioneered the concept of delivering enterprise applications via a simple web interface, making it much easier for companies to use and manage their software. Salesforce has grown into a multi-billion dollar company, serving over 150,000 businesses worldwide.

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Company Size

With a workforce exceeding 79,390 employees, the company boasts a vast talent pool.

Product, Services and Operations

Salesforce provides customer relationship management service and also sells a complementary suite of enterprise applications focused on customer service, marketing automation, analytics, and application development.

Funding Details

Salesforce went public in 2004 and is now a Fortune 500 company. As of 2021, its market capitalization is over $200 billion.

Acquisitions

Salesforce has made numerous acquisitions over the years, including MuleSoft in 2018 for $6.5 billion and Tableau Software in 2019 for $15.7 billion.

Awards and Achievements

Salesforce has received numerous awards and recognitions, including being named the #1 CRM provider by IDC in 2020 and being ranked #1 on Fortune's list of '100 Best Companies to Work For' in 2018.

Revenue

Salesforce annual revenue for 2023 was US $31.352billion