PerformYard

PerformYard

SaaS platform for performance management

About PerformYard

Simplify's Rating
Why PerformYard is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$96.9M

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2013

Overview

PerformYard provides cloud-based HR software that helps midsize organizations manage employee performance. Its platform streamlines performance reviews, tracks goals, and enables continuous feedback, all through a user-friendly interface. The product works as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription, with pricing tiers based on features and user count, and options for demos and support to help clients get the most out of the system. PerformYard differentiates itself by targeting midsize companies with easy-to-implement, straightforward performance management tools that foster a culture of ongoing feedback and improvement. The company’s goal is to fix performance management by aligning individual performance with organizational goals, improving employee engagement, and unlocking the full potential of the workforce.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI features like Review Assist and sentiment analysis drive adoption among midsize HR teams.
  • $95M Updata Partners funding enables product expansion and market penetration.
  • Engagement platform launch closes feedback loop, increasing customer lifetime value.

What critics are saying

  • Lattice captures midsize clients with superior analytics; 50-70% churn risk in 12 months.
  • Microsoft Viva Glint's Teams integration locks out 70% of SMB market existentially.
  • BambooHR's bundled payroll suite undercuts pricing, compressing margins 60-80% probability.

What makes PerformYard unique

  • AI-powered review summaries and engagement insights reduce HR admin burden significantly.
  • Flexible, customizable performance cycles adapt to unique company cultures and processes.
  • Unlimited expert support included at no extra cost differentiates from competitors.

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Funding

Total Funding

$96.9M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

1%
The Business Journals
Jan 10th, 2024
A decadeold Arlington software company hits the big time with $95M equity investment

Performance reviews can be a pain. An Arlington company out to change that just landed a big investment.

Cision
Jan 9th, 2024
PerformYard Secures $95 Million Equity Investment From Updata Partners

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - PerformYard, the emerging leader in employee performance management, announced today the completion of a $95 million equity investment from Updata Partners, a leading growth equity firm based in Washington D.C.

CityBiz
Jan 5th, 2024
Performance Management Startup PerformYard Closes New Funding Round

Virginia Venture Partners-backed PerformYard, which has developed powerful performance management and other HR tools, raised an undisclosed amount in new... Read More

Securities and Exchange Commission
Jan 5th, 2024
SEC FORM D

The Securities and Exchange Commission has not necessarily reviewed the information in this filing and has not determined if it is accurate and complete.The reader should not assume that the information is accurate and complete.

HRTech Series
Jun 16th, 2023
HR Technology Highlights – HR Tech Daily Round-Up For 16th June 2023

PerformYard, the leading employee performance platform, has launched PerformYard Engagement, closing the feedback loop for organizations building their high-performance culture.

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