Plivo

Plivo is a cloud communications platform founded in 2011 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company specializes in customer engagement solutions through programmable voice and messaging APIs, enabling businesses to connect and interact with customers in over 190 countries. Plivo started as an open-source project and has grown into a profitable enterprise, offering scalable communication services that address common industry challenges. Plivo provides a range of services, including voice and messaging APIs that allow businesses to make and receive calls and send SMS messages globally. The platform also features AI-powered agents that automate customer conversations across various channels, enhancing customer support and marketing efforts. Additionally, Plivo offers a browser-based SDK for call centers, improving call handling and agent productivity. Since 2022, the company has introduced SaaS solutions aimed at boosting customer engagement for service and sales teams. Plivo serves thousands of businesses, including notable clients like IBM, Uber, and Meta, and supports billions of transactions annually. The company has been recognized for its rapid growth, being named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.

Information Technology & Services Austin, United States Founded 2011 ~218 employees Private · Seed

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Employees
218
-3.5% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$321K
Revenue ~$70M
Total funding
$1.9M
Last round Seed, Dec 2012
12-month attrition
28.7%
Tech: 28.1%
H1B filings, FY2025
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Plivo went from 263 employees in Jul 2023 to 218 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 7 people joined, 27 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other72
Engineering69
Operations23
Success21
Sales9
Product7
Marketing6
HR5

Funding

  • Dec 2012 · Seed · $1.8M · Andreessen Horowitz, Battery Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures
  • Jul 2012 · Debt Financing · $170K · Y Combinator

Salaries at Plivo

All salaries

19 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2025 alone: 1 filings.

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Plivo FAQ

How many employees does Plivo have?

Plivo has about 218 employees, down 3.5% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Plivo sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Plivo filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Plivo's revenue per employee?

Plivo makes about $321K in revenue per employee, based on $70M annual revenue and 218 employees.

How much does Plivo pay?

6figr has 19 salary profiles for Plivo in India, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Plivo salaries page. See Plivo salaries

How much funding has Plivo raised?

Plivo has raised $1.92M in total funding; its latest round was Seed in Dec 2012.

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