Meltwater

Meltwater, founded in 2001 by Jørn Lyseggen and Gard Haugen in Oslo, Norway, is a SaaS company specializing in online media monitoring. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Meltwater provides global media intelligence solutions to approximately 27,000 clients worldwide. The company's core mission is to empower businesses with insights derived from vast amounts of online data, helping them make informed decisions. Meltwater operates across multiple continents, including Europe, North America, Asia/Pacific, Australia, and Africa.

Notable figures associated with Meltwater include founder Jørn Lyseggen, who serves as Chairman, and John Box, the current CEO. The company is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker code MWTR. With a workforce of around 2,200 employees, Meltwater reported a revenue of $439 million in 2023. The company's significant achievements include pioneering the online media monitoring industry and maintaining a strong international presence, thereby significantly impacting how organizations leverage media data for strategic advantage.