Loom

Loom

Screen recording and video messaging platform

Overview

Loom provides a screen recording and video messaging platform that helps teams capture and share video messages to boost productivity and collaboration, especially in remote or async work settings. Users record screen-and-camera videos or just screen captures, then share links across apps and platforms for fast feedback and communication. The product works via a freemium model: a free basic screen recorder with paid premium features, plus enterprise security for organizations. It integrates with tools like Google Workspace and Slack, making Loom a versatile addition to digital workstreams. The company differentiates itself with a large, multi-industry user base (millions of users across tens of thousands of companies), ease of use, strong integration options, and a focus on scalable security. Loom’s goal is to simplify video-based communication to improve collaboration and productivity in modern, digital-first teams.

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About Loom

Simplify's Rating
Why Loom is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Revenue doubles to $150M in 2026 from enterprise adoption.
  • Churn drops to 4% via AI enhancements and customer success.
  • Rewatch acquisition adds AI meeting notes for Zoom and Teams.

What critics are saying

  • Atlassian integrates Rewatch AI, commoditizing Loom's video features.
  • Pricing hikes to $24/user/month and free tier cuts drive churn.
  • Trustpilot score falls to 1.4 from crashes and billing failures.

What makes Loom unique

  • Loom excels in async video messaging with instant sharing via links.
  • Seamless integrations with Slack and Google Workspace boost collaboration.
  • Enterprise-grade security and SOC 2 compliance attract regulated sectors.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.2B

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

8 Rounds

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Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity package

99% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)

Healthcare reimbursement (for International employees)

Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with 4% company matching

Professional development reimbursement

Mental health and wellness reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Remote work opportunities

Home office & technology reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

0%
Start-Up
Jan 15th, 2025
Renașterea Producției Industriale

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Livemint
Jan 6th, 2025
Loom Co-founder Reflects After $975M Sale

Vinay Hiremath, co-founder of Loom, expressed confusion after selling the startup to Atlassian for $975 million in 2023. Despite earning $300 million from the sale, Hiremath feels lost and unmotivated, struggling with career choices and personal insecurities. He considered starting a robotics company but realized he was more interested in emulating Elon Musk. Hiremath also apologized to his ex-girlfriend, attributing their breakup to his insecurities.

Women's Wear Daily
Oct 2nd, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Women's Wellness Company Perelel Acquires Platform Loom

Women's health company Perelel has acquired Loom, an educational platform spanning reproductive health and sexual wellness.

TipRanks
Aug 29th, 2024
Atlassian-unit Loom acquires AI-powered virtual meeting firm Rewatch

Rewatch, a platform that uses AI to optimize virtual meetings, will be integrated with Loom, Atlassian's async video communication tool...Whether you are hosting your meeting via Zoom (ZM), Microsoft Teams (MSFT), or Google Meet (GOOG), the meeting assistant will be automatically added to the invite list.

TechCrunch
Aug 29th, 2024
Atlassian Acquires Rewatch for AI Integration

Atlassian announced the acquisition of Rewatch, an AI-powered meeting notetaker and video hub, to integrate it into Loom and its Rovo AI platform. This will enable meeting notes to become Jira issues and make transcripts searchable. The acquisition price was not disclosed. Rewatch had raised a $20 million Series A round in early 2021 led by Andreessen Horowitz. Loom co-founder Joe Thomas highlighted the strategic fit and potential to maximize the value of meeting recordings.

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