OpenSesame

OpenSesame is a prominent provider of global workforce solutions, focusing on training, enablement, and talent development. Founded in 2011 and based in Portland, Oregon, the company combines advanced AI tools with human expertise to create effective e-learning products for organizations of all sizes. OpenSesame aims to enhance workforce productivity by making high-quality training accessible. The company offers a comprehensive online learning platform featuring a wide range of courses from various publishers. These courses cover topics such as compliance, business skills, safety, technology, certifications, diversity, equity, inclusion, leadership, management, and wellness. OpenSesame also provides customized training solutions tailored to meet specific organizational needs, helping businesses improve their employee training programs and maintain compliance with industry regulations. OpenSesame has established strategic partnerships with top content providers in the e-learning industry, ensuring high-quality training courses developed by experts. The company is financially active, having raised a total of $103.73 million in funding, with its latest round totaling $50 million.

E-learning Portland, United States Founded 2011 ~260 employees Private · Series D

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Employees
260
+0.4% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$112K
Revenue ~$29M
Total funding
$88M
Last round Series D, Jul 2021
12-month attrition
11.7%
Tech: 14.7%
H1B filings, FY2024
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
7
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

OpenSesame went from 260 employees in Jul 2023 to 260 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 28 people joined, 6 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other85
Sales46
Engineering40
Success35
Operations17
Marketing14
Finance9
Product7

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Salaries at OpenSesame

All salaries

3 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Sales1

Funding

  • Jul 2021 · Series D · $50M · JMI Equity, TV Capital, Altos Ventures
  • Apr 2020 · Seed · Qu Ventures, Arka Venture Labs
  • May 2019 · Series C · $28M · FTV Capital, Altos Ventures
  • Jul 2018 · Seed · Net One Systems Co., Ltd.
  • Sep 2016 · Series B · $9M · Altos Ventures, Partech Ventures
  • Apr 2016 · Debt Financing · $998K · Partech Ventures

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OpenSesame FAQ

How many employees does OpenSesame have?

OpenSesame has about 260 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does OpenSesame sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. OpenSesame filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2024, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Sales role.

What is OpenSesame's revenue per employee?

OpenSesame makes about $112K in revenue per employee, based on $29M annual revenue and 260 employees.

How much does OpenSesame pay?

6figr has 3 salary profiles for OpenSesame in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the OpenSesame salaries page. See OpenSesame salaries

How much funding has OpenSesame raised?

OpenSesame has raised $88M in total funding; its latest round was Series D in Jul 2021.

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