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Yext
AddedFeb 21, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Yext

Yext

Public

NYC-based Yext, Inc. offers global digital media tech services including advertising, monetization, and reputation management.

HQ
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2006
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Yext, Inc., founded on November 28, 2006, by Howard Lerman, Brent Metz, and Brian Distelburger, is a New York City-based technology company specializing in digital media services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products including advertising, monetization, and real-time reputation management. Yext's core mission is to help multi-location brands enhance their digital presence by ensuring consistent, accurate, and engaging experiences across various online platforms. The company serves a global market and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker YEXT.

Yext has made significant strides in the digital media industry, becoming a leading platform for managing online business listings and reputation. Notable achievements include its inclusion in the Russell 2000 Index and the recent acquisition of Hearsay Systems. Key figures in the company include CEO and Chairman Michael Walrath, President and COO Marc Ferrentino, and CTO Rob Figueiredo. Yext continues to innovate with new offerings such as Listings Recommendations and AI-led insights to improve performance, solidifying its impact on digital marketing and customer engagement.

Yext - Quick Facts

When was Yext founded?

Yext was founded in 2006.

Where is Yext's headquarters located?

Yext's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

How much has Yext raised to-date?

As of Jan 1, 2017, Yext has raised a total of $117.8M (USD).

How many employees does Yext have?

Yext has 1,200 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Yext - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • AI
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Digital Media
  • Reputation Management
Tags
  • Data
  • SaaS
Unique IDs
  • ein: 208059722
  • secCik: 0001614178
  • ticker: YEXT
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7374Computer Processing and Data Preparation and Processing Services
Show 13 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 518000Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 518200Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541600Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
  • 518210Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 541610Management Consulting Services
  • 541613Marketing Consulting Services
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 8740Management And Public Relations Services
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
  • 8742Management Consulting Services