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Impraise
Other B2B Software · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Founded 2014
People enablement platform for performance management MoreLess
Impraise is a people enablement and performance management platform founded in 2014 by Bas Kohnke, Steffen Maier, and Filipe Dobreira. The company originated in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and participated in the Y Combinator accelerator program in the summer of 2014. Its founding was driven by the goal to move beyond antiquated annual performance reviews and foster a culture of continuous, real-time feedback.
The company was acquired by BetterUp, a virtual coaching and mental fitness company, on September 17, 2021. This acquisition was intended to enhance BetterUp's research and development capabilities, expand its presence in Europe, and integrate Impraise's data-driven approach to team performance into its offerings. Prior to the acquisition, Impraise had raised $12.3 million in funding over four rounds, with investors including Y Combinator, Keen Venture Partners, and HenQ.
Impraise's platform is designed for enterprises, startups, and SMBs to improve employee productivity and development. It provides a suite of tools that facilitate continuous feedback, goal management (including OKRs), 1-on-1 meetings, performance check-ins, and 360-degree reviews. Key features include the ability for employees to request feedback from peers and managers, set and track goals collaboratively, and conduct structured 1-on-1 meetings. The software also offers pulse and engagement surveys, analytics dashboards to visualize results, and integrations with platforms like Slack. The platform's business model is primarily a cloud-hosted, subscription-based service (SaaS), with pricing starting from a yearly contract minimum. The system aims to make performance management more actionable for managers and less burdensome for HR departments by providing insightful reports and analytics.
Keywords: performance management, employee feedback, goal management, 360-degree feedback, people enablement, continuous feedback, employee engagement, OKR software, real-time feedback, performance reviews, employee development, HR tech, performance check-ins, 1-on-1 meetings, pulse surveys, peer feedback, skill development, HR analytics, employee recognition, talent management, acquired by BetterUp
Company overview
Impraise company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Employees
- 3
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 57.4
Valuation & funding
Impraise funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Sep 2021 | $0 | — | BetterUP | — |
| SERIES AOther financing | Jul 2018 | $11M | $42M | henQ · Keen Venture Partners | — |
| SEEDOther financing | Apr 2016 | $1.5M | $6.2M | Palm Drive Capital · China Growth Capital · henQ | — |
| SEEDOther financing | Aug 2014 | $120K | $480K | Palm Drive Capital · Y Combinator | — |
| SEEDOther financing | Mar 2014 | $125K | $500K | Y Combinator | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 44 |
Growth signals
Impraise website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Impraise is 2.5K monthly website visits, up 168.8% over the last three months. Impraise's team declined 57.1% over the past year.
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