Glassdoor IPO
Glassdoor operates a platform where employees anonymously review companies, share salary information, and browse job listings. The company's unique crowdsourced approach to workplace transparency and employer insights made it valuable to investors interested in the intersection of recruiting and workplace data.
Key Facts
| Industry | HR Technology |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, CA |
| Employees | ~1,000 |
| Website | glassdoor.com |
| Funding | Acquired by Recruit Holdings for $1.2B in 2018. Previously raised ~$200M |
About Glassdoor
Glassdoor built the world's largest platform for workplace transparency, combining anonymous employee reviews, salary data, and company insights with job search functionality. The platform's unique value proposition centers on crowdsourced workplace intelligence, allowing job seekers to research potential employers through authentic employee feedback while providing companies with employer branding and recruitment tools. Glassdoor's database contains millions of reviews, salary reports, and interview experiences across companies globally.
The company was acquired by Recruit Holdings (owner of Indeed) in 2018 for $1.2 billion, integrating its employer review capabilities with Recruit's broader job search ecosystem. Under Recruit's ownership, Glassdoor has expanded internationally while maintaining its core mission of workplace transparency, though it has faced ongoing challenges around content moderation and balancing anonymous feedback with employer concerns.
IPO Status
Glassdoor was acquired by Recruit Holdings (the same company that owns Indeed) in 2018 for approximately $1.2 billion. The acquisition occurred before Glassdoor pursued any IPO plans, as the company was still privately held at the time of sale. Recruit Holdings saw strategic value in combining Glassdoor's employer review platform with its existing job search properties. The acquisition allowed Glassdoor to remain an independent brand while benefiting from Recruit's global resources and portfolio of job-related services. Glassdoor never went through an IPO process, instead choosing the acquisition path to provide returns to investors and employees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Glassdoor have a stock?
No, Glassdoor never had an IPO. The company was acquired by Recruit Holdings in 2018 while still privately held.
When is the Glassdoor IPO date?
There is no Glassdoor IPO as the company was acquired by Recruit Holdings in 2018. Glassdoor operates as a subsidiary rather than pursuing independent public markets.
How can I buy Glassdoor stock?
You cannot buy Glassdoor stock directly since it was acquired by Recruit Holdings in 2018. Investors can purchase shares of parent company Recruit Holdings on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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