🏆 Deal of the Month · March 2022
Leapsome raised USD 60 million in a Series A round in March 2022; the company's valuation was not disclosed. The round was co-led by Creandum, Insight Partners, and Visionaries Club. This was Leapsome's first external funding round since its founding in 2016.
Leapsome — key deal facts
| Company | Leapsome |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| Amount raised | USD 60M |
| Valuation | Valuation Remains Undisclosed |
| Round | Series A |
| Investors | Creandum (https://www.creandum.com) Insight Partners (https://www.insightpartners.com) Visionaries Club (https://visionaries.vc) |
| Sectors | Human Resources |
Who invested in Leapsome?
The round was backed by Creandum, Insight Partners, and Visionaries Club. The investor mix is notable for combining a leading European early-stage venture firm (Creandum), a global growth equity powerhouse with deep software expertise (Insight Partners), and a Berlin-based operator-led fund focused on B2B software (Visionaries Club). The combination signals confidence in Leapsome's position across both European and North American enterprise markets.
What does Leapsome do?
Leapsome is an AI-powered people enablement platform founded in 2016 by Jenny Podewils and Kajetan Armansperg. The platform integrates HRIS, performance management, employee engagement, learning, and OKR tracking into a single system. Core products include performance reviews and 360-degree feedback, engagement surveys, learning paths, goals management, and an AI Copilot designed to surface actionable workforce insights. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with a presence in New York, Leapsome counts more than 1,400 customers including Spotify, Unity, and Mercedes-Benz.
Leapsome valuation & multiples
No verified valuation was disclosed for this round, so a direct EV/Sales or EV/EBITDA multiple cannot be calculated for Leapsome's Series A. Investors seeking context on how HR technology and people-management software platforms are valued on a revenue or earnings basis can refer to the relevant sector multiples pages on DealMatrix for current EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA ranges across the Human Resources software segment.
Explore the benchmarks: Series A.
Frequently asked questions
How much did Leapsome raise in its Series A?
Leapsome raised USD 60 million in its Series A round in March 2022.
What is Leapsome's valuation?
Leapsome's valuation was not disclosed in connection with its Series A funding round.
Who invested in Leapsome?
The Series A was backed by Creandum, Insight Partners, and Visionaries Club.
When was Leapsome founded and where is it based?
Leapsome was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Source: original announcement — read the full report.