Interview Kickstart

Interview Kickstart, founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, is a prominent platform for technical interview preparation aimed at advancing the careers of tech professionals. The company boasts a team of over 500 instructors from top tech firms, including FAANG companies, and has successfully trained more than 20,000 individuals, helping them secure competitive roles with acceptance rates between 2% and 5%. The platform offers structured courses that span 12-15 weeks, covering various domains such as Machine Learning, Data Science, and Software Development. Courses are designed by industry experts and include real-world interview scenarios, coding patterns, and extensive practice problems. Additionally, Interview Kickstart provides career support services, including resume building and personalized coaching, to enhance candidates' readiness for high-stakes interviews. The company focuses on bridging the gap between industry standards and candidate preparedness, leveraging its extensive network for mentorship and training.

Professional Training & Coaching Wilmington, United States Founded 2014 ~381 employees Private · Venture

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Employees
381
+5.8% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$11.8K
Revenue ~$4.5M
Total funding
$10.5M
Last round Venture, Feb 2024
12-month attrition
18.1%
Tech: 20.5%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Interview Kickstart went from 194 employees in Jul 2023 to 381 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 69 people joined, 32 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other188
Operations41
Engineering39
HR31
Sales30
Product18
Marketing15
Success13

Salaries at Interview Kickstart

All salaries

27 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

Layoffs

Details

50 roles cut in the last 12 months.

  • May 2026 · 50 roles · San Francisco, United States

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Funding

  • Feb 2024 · Venture · $10M · Blume Ventures
  • Mar 2019 · $522K

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Interview Kickstart FAQ

How many employees does Interview Kickstart have?

Interview Kickstart has about 381 employees, up 5.8% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Has Interview Kickstart had layoffs in 2026?

Yes. Interview Kickstart has reported 50 layoffs in 2026, most recently on May 29, 2026.

What is Interview Kickstart's revenue per employee?

Interview Kickstart makes about $12K in revenue per employee, based on $4.5M annual revenue and 381 employees.

How much does Interview Kickstart pay?

6figr has 27 salary profiles for Interview Kickstart in India, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Interview Kickstart salaries page. See Interview Kickstart salaries

How much funding has Interview Kickstart raised?

Interview Kickstart has raised $10.52M in total funding.

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