Staffbase

Staffbase

Employee communication platform for organizations

About Staffbase

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

Industries

Enterprise Software

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$313.4M

Headquarters

Chemnitz, Germany

Founded

2014

Overview

Staffbase provides a cloud-based platform designed for employee communications, helping organizations engage and motivate their workforce. Their solutions include a branded employee app, intranet, email, SMS, digital signage, and integrations with Microsoft 365, all managed from one central platform. This allows companies to effectively connect with their employees and share important information. Unlike many competitors, Staffbase focuses on creating a cohesive communication experience that can be tailored to each organization’s needs. The goal of Staffbase is to inspire employees and foster collaboration within companies, enabling them to achieve their objectives together.

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What believers are saying

  • Launch of 'The New Staffbase Email' enhances secure, streamlined employee communication.
  • Raised $115M at a $1.1B valuation, indicating strong investor confidence.
  • Growing demand for AI-driven analytics in communication platforms boosts Staffbase's relevance.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging startups with AI-driven tools threaten Staffbase's market share.
  • Dependency on Microsoft's ecosystem may limit flexibility and increase vulnerability.
  • Focus on email may not align with younger employees' preferences for dynamic platforms.

What makes Staffbase unique

  • Staffbase offers a unified platform integrating email, intranet, and digital signage.
  • Recognized as a leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Intranet Packaged Solutions.
  • Strategic partnership with Microsoft enhances product availability via Azure Marketplace.

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Funding

Total Funding

$313.4M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series E funding typically includes additional rounds after Series D if the company needs more capital. The business is usually stable, and these rounds are typically used for further expansion or to address market challenges.
Series E Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$100M
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$250M
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$1250M
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$1500M
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Professional Development Budget

Employee Referral Bonus

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
PR Newswire
Jan 27th, 2025
Staffbase Launches Next-Generation Email Solution To Transform Employee Communications From Unread To Unmissable

AI-powered content, analytics-driven insights, and global management tools make "The New Staffbase Email" the ultimate solution for secure, streamlined employee communicationNEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Staffbase, the fastest-growing employee communications cloud, today announces the launch of "The New Staffbase Email," an updated email platform designed to address the evolving needs of employee communications. By offering tools for creating personalized, visually compelling, and strategically timed messages, the new email product aims to improve how organizations engage with their employees.The New Staffbase Email enhances an already trusted email product, relied upon by leading organizations across North America, including Rady Children's Hospital, Sephora, Rite Aid, Daimler Trucks North America, and JBS.The enduring role of email in workplace communicationIn an era of rapid digital transformation, email remains a core communication tool for businesses. The recent Employee Communications Impact Study by USC Annenberg and Staffbase reveals that emails from management are the second most preferred channel for receiving company news, with 52% of employees favoring this method – second only to updates from immediate supervisors. Furthermore, email stands out as a highly credible source: an impressive 91% of employees trust emails from management as a reliable channel for information.Its versatility and reach make it indispensable, especially for organizations with diverse, global teams. The New Staffbase Email acknowledges the enduring relevance of email while providing modern solutions to common challenges such as analytics, engagement, clarity, and accessibility."While new communication tools are constantly emerging, email continues to serve as a reliable and universal channel for organizations and remains a critical part of the broader communication stack," said SVP and GM of Staffbase - Americas, David Maffei

PR Newswire
Nov 16th, 2024
Staffbase Partners With Microsoft To Offer Employee Communications Solutions Via Azure Marketplace

Now transactable via Microsoft Azure Marketplace MACC transactable; helping CIOs and IT leaders optimize their spend while minimizing the financial risk. NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Staffbase, a leading employee communications cloud provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft, enabling the global availability of its full suite of communication tools through the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. Companies that use Microsoft's Azure services can now use their pre-allocated Azure budget (MACC credits) to buy Staffbase products, making the purchasing process easier and cost-efficient while reducing vendor management complexity. This new availability in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace also reinforces Staffbase's commitment to communications and HR professionals, who play a pivotal role in fostering connected, engaged workplaces. By integrating Staffbase's comprehensive communication solutions into their toolkit, these teams can more effectively reach and inspire employees, ensuring consistent messaging, meaningful engagement, and a unified employee experience across desk and frontline workers

PR Newswire
Jul 25th, 2024
Team Cowabunga Selects Staffbase To Help Serve Up Streamlined Internal Communications To 2,500+ Employees

Custom App and Intranet, BungaHub, helps reduce turnover and increase employee engagement to support strong team cultureNEW YORK, July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Staffbase , a leading employee communications cloud provider, announces it has been selected as Team Cowabunga's (one of the largest singly-owned Domino's franchises in the United States) internal communications platform provider. Recognizing that Team Cowabunga's more than 2,500 employees needed a more streamlined way to receive important company information and required a communications platform that would provide an excellent digital employee experience for frontline workers, the search was on for the perfect solution."When we were looking to solve our communications challenges, Staffbase looked to be a simple and cost-efficient way to reach our entire team," said Natasha Gayden, VP of Human Resources. "And that has been proven every bit true. Staffbase has provided us with so many different ways to keep our employees engaged. We'll often push out fun quizzes, we frequently send feedback surveys, and we'll even do competitions from time to time and reward employees with gift cards. We'll also promote themed weeks such as Employee Health Week and Employee Empowerment Week

PR Newswire
May 16th, 2024
Staffbase Launches Mission Control - A Modern Navigation System For Communicators

Next-generation communications technology created to inspire employees and generate measurable business impactNEW YORK, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking communications technology to a whole new strategic level, Staffbase , a leading employee communications cloud provider, today announces the launch of Mission Control at its annual VOICES event. This game-changing communications management solution enables communicators to plan, co-create and measure the impact of inspirational employee communications that help entire organizations connect, engage with, and drive action across their teams."At Staffbase, we believe that internal communications can deliver far deeper strategic impact than simply being an information distribution channel. It's a unique function within organizations that is in a prime position to empower their companies to seamlessly stay in control of their narratives and course-correct, if need be," says Staffbase CEO and cofounder Martin Böhringer. "The launch of Mission Control enables communications professionals to level-up their comms game. It's the navigation system for communicators that allows them to steer their comms strategy with precision and unlock the true potential of communication to deliver meaningful business results."Mission Control is a made-for-communications solution providing synergy with employee email, employee app, and intranet. Post thisMission Control by Staffbase is a holistic made-for-communications solution providing synergy with best-in-class internal channels such as employee email, employee app, and intranet, to truly own corporate narratives from the inside out

PR Newswire
Apr 17th, 2024
Adam Grant Headlines Voices By Staffbase - 2024'S Largest Internal Communications Event

VOICES 2024 is a free virtual event offering Internal Communicators in North America access to industry experts and insights from speakers like Adam Grant, Chaunte Lowe, and David PlouffeNEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Staffbase , a leading employee communications cloud provider, today announced its roster of speakers and agenda for VOICES 2024. VOICES, the leading event for the internal communications community, will take place virtually on May 16, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. ET – 6:00 p.m. ET. This year's event will offer communications teams across North America access to industry veterans and thought leaders. Combined with a stellar list of speakers who will discuss culture, change management, employee engagement & motivation, and leadership communications, VOICES will be the premier event of the year for communicators.The event's rock star lineup of speakers includes Adam Grant, Organizational Psychologist & Bestselling Author, Chaunte Lowe, 4-time Olympian, Author, TEDx Speaker, and Breast Cancer Thriver, Political and Business Strategist David Plouffe, and Janine Langlotz, Global Head of Internal Communications at DHL Express.This year's free event offers communications teams across North America access to industry veterans and thought leaders

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