Applause
PrivateLast Round
M&A
Aug 23, 2017
Total Funding Raised
$117.6M
Momentum
Top 10%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Applause operates in Enterprise Software and is based in Framingham, Massachusetts. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series F round in September 2016.
Applause is a digital quality and crowdtesting company that provides a platform for testing mobile apps, websites, and other digital experiences.
Sector
Enterprise Software
Verticals
Quality Management, Customer Experience, DevOps & Containers
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Services & Consulting, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
Applause Comparables
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| Global App Testing | 78% |
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Applause Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M&A | Aug 23, 2017 | ||||
| Series F | Sep 14, 2016 | ||||
| Series E | Jan 14, 2014 | ||||
| Series D | Dec 5, 2011 | ||||
| Series C | Sep 14, 2010 | ||||
Series B | Dec 1, 2008 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Applause Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| MassVentures | Series F, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series E |
| Goldman Sachs Asset Management Private Equity | Series F |
| Scale Venture Partners | Series F, Series D, Series E, Series C |
| Accenture Ventures | Series F |
| Vista Equity Partners | M&A |
| Credit Suisse Group AG | Series F |
| Longworth Venture Partners | Series F, Series A, Series D, Series B, Series C, Series E |
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Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Aug 3, 2026
Open roles increased to 873, 2.6x the trailing average.
- Jul 20, 2026
Open roles increased to 867, 54% of headcount.
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Applause Filings
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| Type | Date | Amount Offered | Amount Sold | Filing | Pages | Download |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Applause's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Applause a public or private company?
Applause is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Applause?
Applause is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Applause's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Applause worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Applause is not publicly available.
Can I buy Applause stock?
Applause shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Applause's last funding round?
Applause's most recent funding round was M&A on August 23, 2017.
Who are the main investors in Applause?
Key investors in Applause include Scale Venture Partners, Vista Equity Partners, Credit Suisse Group AG, Goldman Sachs, QuestMark Partners.
Will Applause IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Applause.
How can I track Applause secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Applause's shares on secondary markets.