Observe

Observe, Inc. is an AI-powered observability company based in San Mateo, California. Founded in 2017, the company aims to lead the market in observability by providing a unified platform that consolidates machine-generated data, including logs, metrics, and traces, into a single data lake built on Snowflake technology. The core offering is The Observability Cloud, a SaaS platform designed for engineering, DevOps, and site reliability teams. It enables users to detect anomalies, troubleshoot distributed applications, and resolve incidents more efficiently. The platform integrates all telemetry data into one central database, allowing for streamlined analysis through a consistent user interface. Advanced AI capabilities enhance features like anomaly detection and automated workflows, helping organizations reduce operational costs and improve software reliability. Observe serves a wide range of customers, including large enterprises and modern SaaS companies. The company has seen significant growth, tripling its revenue and expanding its customer base, supported by substantial funding. Its leadership team brings extensive expertise in data and observability, driving innovation and operational excellence.

Information Technology & Services San Mateo, United States Founded 2017 ~186 employees

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Employees
186
+1.1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$269K
Revenue ~$50M
Total funding
$550M
Last round May 2025
12-month attrition
31.1%
Tech: 38.1%
H1B filings, FY2025
5
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Observe went from 163 employees in Jul 2023 to 186 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 23 people joined, 22 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering69
Sales53
Other43
Operations8
Marketing4
Finance3
Product2
Design2

Funding

  • May 2025 · $125M · Sutter Hill Ventures, Madrona Ventures
  • Sep 2024 · Series B · $145M · Evolution Equity Partners, Madrona Ventures
  • Mar 2024 · Series B · $125M · Sutter Hill Ventures, Capital One Ventures, Madrona
  • Oct 2023 · Series A · $50M · Sutter Hill Ventures
  • May 2022 · Series A · $70M · Sutter Hill Ventures, Capital One Ventures, Madrona Venture Group
  • Oct 2020 · Debt Financing
  • Oct 2020 · Series A · $35M · Sutter Hill Ventures

Salaries at Observe

All salaries

34 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering5
IT1
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2025 alone: 5 filings.

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Observe FAQ

How many employees does Observe have?

Observe has about 186 employees, up 1.1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Observe sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Observe filed 5 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Observe's revenue per employee?

Observe makes about $269K in revenue per employee, based on $50M annual revenue and 186 employees.

How much does Observe pay?

6figr has 34 salary profiles for Observe in India and 8 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Observe salaries page. See Observe salaries in India

How much funding has Observe raised?

Observe has raised $549.78M in total funding.

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