Motley Fool

The Motley Fool is a financial services company founded in 1993 by brothers Tom and David Gardner in Alexandria, Virginia. The company aims to empower everyday investors through education, stock picks, and long-term buy-and-hold strategies. It started with a subscription newsletter and has grown significantly, now employing over 360 people and reaching millions globally. The Motley Fool offers a range of services, including investment newsletters that provide stock picks, financial commentary, and educational resources for do-it-yourself investors. It also manages investment products through Motley Fool Asset Management, which includes actively managed and passive ETFs focused on high-quality stocks. Additionally, Motley Fool Wealth Management provides hands-off investment management, offering personalized advice and asset allocation for long-term portfolios. The company also operates Motley Fool Ventures, a member-based venture capital fund that targets early-stage private companies.

Financial Services Alexandria, United States Founded 1993 ~513 employees

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Employees
513
0% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$341K
Revenue ~$175M
Total funding
$258M
Last round Nov 2018
12-month attrition
10.5%
Tech: 15%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
3
Last 30 days

Salaries at Motley Fool

All salaries

13 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

Funding

  • Nov 2018 · $146M
  • Nov 2009 · Venture · $25M · Maveron
  • Feb 2001 · Venture · $30M · Softbank Capital, Maveron, Garage Technology Ventures
  • Jul 2000 · Seed · $700K
  • Apr 2000 · Series B · $30M · Softbank
  • Aug 1999 · Series A · $26.5M · Maveron, The Mayfield Fund

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Motley Fool FAQ

How many employees does Motley Fool have?

Motley Fool has about 513 employees, unchanged over the last 3 months (as of Apr 2026).

What is Motley Fool's revenue per employee?

Motley Fool makes about $341K in revenue per employee, based on $174.7M annual revenue and 513 employees.

How much does Motley Fool pay?

6figr has 13 salary profiles for Motley Fool in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Motley Fool salaries page. See Motley Fool salaries

How much funding has Motley Fool raised?

Motley Fool has raised $257.93M in total funding.

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