Handshake
PrivateLast Round
Series F
Jan 19, 2022
Est. Valuation
$3.5B
Total Funding Raised
$434M
Momentum
Top 5%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Handshake operates in Enterprise Software and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series F round in January 2022.
Handshake is a human capital services company that provides a career network designed to connect students, universities, and employers.
Sector
Enterprise Software
Verticals
HR, Vertical SaaS, NLP & Conversational AI
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Freemium, Data as a Service, Usage-Based SaaS
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Price History
Caplight MarketPrice™ estimate for Handshake, published with a 90-day delay.
Caplight MarketPrice™
$81.62
per share, as of July 2026
+80.2%
2-year change
The most recent months of MarketPrice™ are available to Caplight clients.
Caplight MarketPrice™ is an estimate of private secondary market pricing, shown here on a delayed basis for illustrative purposes only. It may be incomplete, is subject to change, and may not be relied upon for any purpose or considered investment advice.
Handshake Comparables
Compare Handshake with similar companies based on industry and business-model similarity.
| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| JobTeaser | 80% | |
| GradLeaders | 79% | |
| 12Twenty | 78% |
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Handshake Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series F | Jan 19, 2022 | ||||
| Series E | May 12, 2021 | ||||
| Series D | Oct 20, 2020 | ||||
| Series C | Oct 31, 2018 | ||||
| Series B | Nov 17, 2016 | ||||
Series A | Feb 3, 2016 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Handshake Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Notable Capital | Series E, Series F, Series D |
| EQT Ventures | Series E, Series F, Series D, Series C |
| Imaginable Futures | Series D, Series E |
| GSV Ventures | Series A |
| Granite Asia | Series E, Series F |
| Reach Capital | Series E, Series F, Series C |
| Annox Capital | Series A, Seed, Series B |
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Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Nov 11, 2026
Rolling out a live timer for tracking work on third-party platforms.
- Nov 11, 2026
New dashboard and dispute process launched for contractor pay.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- launchesNov 11, 2026
Handshake is rolling out a live timer to track work on third-party platforms as part of platform changes introduced in October 2026.
- launchesNov 11, 2026
In Oct '26, Handshake launches a new payments dashboard that clarifies contractor pay through adjustment explanations and an easier dispute process.
- has_revenueNov 9, 2026
Handshake reaches roughly $1B in gross annualized revenue from AI training-data services in about a year after launch.
- receives_financingOct 12, 2026
Handshake raises $434M across seven funding rounds, including a $200M Series F round in Jan '22, with 20 investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners.
- increases_headcount_bySep 28, 2026
Handshake expands its AI push with three senior hires alongside the launch of StudentBench, an AI-powered GRE preparation tutor, on Sep 28th '26.
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Handshake Filings
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| Type | Date | Amount Offered | Amount Sold | Filing | Pages | Download |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Handshake's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Handshake a public or private company?
Handshake is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Handshake?
Handshake is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Handshake's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Handshake worth (valuation)?
Handshake's valuation is estimated at $3.5B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Handshake stock?
Handshake shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Handshake's last funding round?
Handshake's most recent funding round was Series F on January 19, 2022.
Who are the main investors in Handshake?
Key investors in Handshake include Notable Capital, EQT Ventures, Valiant Peregrine, Spark Capital, EQT Ventures.
Will Handshake IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Handshake.
How can I track Handshake secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Handshake's shares on secondary markets.