Automattic
Automattic, Inc.: A global tech firm offering open-source blogging software, hosting, and comprehensive blog solutions.
Founded
2005Automattic, Inc.: A global tech firm offering open-source blogging software, hosting, and comprehensive blog solutions.
Founded in 2005 by Matt Mullenweg, Automattic, Inc. is a global technology company dedicated to making the web a better place. Its core mission is to democratize publishing and commerce through open-source software. Automattic's flagship product is WordPress.com, a platform that offers free and premium hosting services for blogs and websites. The company also provides a range of other products, including WooCommerce for e-commerce, Jetpack for site security and performance, and enterprise solutions through WordPress VIP. Automattic serves a diverse global market, catering to individual bloggers, small businesses, and large enterprises.
Notable figures associated with Automattic include founder Matt Mullenweg, who is also a co-founder of the open-source WordPress project. The company has attracted significant investment from firms like True Ventures and Tiger Global Management. Key achievements include the widespread adoption of WordPress, which powers over 40% of websites on the internet, and the successful acquisition of several companies such as WooCommerce and Tumblr. Automattic's impact is profound, as it has significantly lowered the barriers to online publishing and e-commerce, empowering millions of users worldwide.
Companies similar to Automattic include WP Engine, Pressable, 10Web and Medium.
Automattic was founded in 2005.
Automattic's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.
Automattic's most recent funding round was for $288M (USD) in February 2021.
As of Feb 17, 2021, Automattic has raised a total of $985.9M (USD).
Automattic has 2,002 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.
10Web
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