GumGum

GumGum is a private artificial intelligence company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in contextual intelligence and computer vision technology. Founded in 2008, the company operates globally with 12 offices and around 480 employees. GumGum's mission is to empower advertisers to create engaging campaigns that resonate with consumers by understanding their context and mindset, all while respecting privacy. The company offers a range of services, including contextual intelligence solutions that analyze content environments for relevant ad placements, in-image advertising that embeds ads within images on premium websites, and tools for measuring consumer attention. GumGum has expanded its programmatic advertising capabilities through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its ability to deliver effective advertising solutions across various markets. With a diverse client base, GumGum reaches over 400 million users worldwide, providing innovative advertising experiences that drive measurable outcomes.

Marketing & Advertising Santa Monica, United States Founded 2008 ~343 employees

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Employees
343
-3.1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$452K
Revenue ~$155M
Total funding
$133M
Last round Apr 2021
12-month attrition
14.4%
Tech: 9.3%
H1B filings, FY2025
11
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
4
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

GumGum went from 302 employees in Jul 2023 to 343 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 15 people joined, 34 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other134
Sales61
Engineering60
Operations35
Finance16
Marketing14
Design12
Product6

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Salaries at GumGum

All salaries

12 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering20
Operations2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2025 alone: 11 filings.

Funding

  • Apr 2021 · $75M · Goldman Sachs Growth, Upfront Ventures, NewView Capital
  • Feb 2020 · Series D · $22M · Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, NewView Capital, Upfront Ventures
  • May 2015 · Series C · $26M · New Enterprise Associates, Upfront Ventures, First Round Capital
  • Oct 2011 · Series B · $7M · National Endowment For The Arts, GRP Partners, First Round Capital
  • Jun 2009 · Series A · $2.6M · First Round Capital, GRP Partners
  • Dec 2007 · Angel · $225K

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GumGum FAQ

How many employees does GumGum have?

GumGum has about 343 employees, down 3.1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does GumGum sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. GumGum filed 11 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is GumGum's revenue per employee?

GumGum makes about $452K in revenue per employee, based on $155M annual revenue and 343 employees.

How much does GumGum pay?

6figr has 12 salary profiles for GumGum in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the GumGum salaries page. See GumGum salaries

How much funding has GumGum raised?

GumGum has raised $132.82M in total funding.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.