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 ~360 employees

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Employees
360
-0.6% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$431K
Revenue ~$155M
Total funding
$133M
Last round Apr 2021
12-month attrition
16.5%
Tech: 8.2%
H1B filings, FY2025
11
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
6
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

GumGum went from 385 employees in Oct 2024 to 360 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 15 people joined, 9 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other104
Engineering72
Sales66
Operations35
Finance21
Marketing20
Design19
HR15

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

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.

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GumGum FAQ

How many employees does GumGum have?

GumGum has about 360 employees, down 0.6% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

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 $431K in revenue per employee, based on $155M annual revenue and 360 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.