Quizlet

Quizlet is an edtech company based in San Francisco, founded in 2005 by Andrew Sutherland and later co-founded with David Margulius. It offers a range of digital study tools, including flashcards, quizzes, and games, designed for students and teachers worldwide. The platform supports 19 languages and has gained significant popularity, especially during remote learning periods. Initially starting as a flashcard tool, Quizlet achieved profitability by 2009 and has since expanded its offerings. Its AI-powered feature, Quizlet Learn, creates personalized study plans based on user performance and deadlines. The company also provides a content marketplace for tests and professional certifications. With nearly 50 million users globally, Quizlet serves a diverse audience, including K-12 students, higher education learners, and professionals seeking to enhance their skills.

Information Technology & Services San Francisco, United States Founded 2005 ~419 employees Private · Series C

Work at Quizlet in HR or recruiting? Claim this page

Employees
419
0% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$332K
Revenue ~$139M
Total funding
$62M
Last round Series C, May 2020
12-month attrition
15.6%
Tech: 10%
H1B filings, FY2026
3
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Quizlet went from 345 employees in Jul 2023 to 419 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 28 people joined, 30 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other168
Engineering152
Operations28
Marketing16
Design14
Sales11
Finance10
Product10

Funding

  • May 2020 · Series C · $30M · General Atlantic
  • Feb 2018 · Series B · $20M · Icon Ventures, Union Square Ventures
  • Nov 2015 · Series A · $12M · Altos Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Costanoa Ventures

Salaries at Quizlet

All salaries

24 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

Layoffs

Details

79 roles cut in the last 12 months.

  • Jun 2026 · 79 roles · San Francisco, United States

See companies that haven't had layoffs

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering21
Operations4
Marketing1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 3 filings.

Peer reviews

Worked with someone at Quizlet?

Anonymous peer reviews on OffTheRecord

Read or write a review

Similar companies

Quizlet FAQ

How many employees does Quizlet have?

Quizlet has about 419 employees, unchanged over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Quizlet sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Quizlet filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

Has Quizlet had layoffs in 2026?

Yes. Quizlet has reported 79 layoffs in 2026, most recently on Jun 5, 2026.

What is Quizlet's revenue per employee?

Quizlet makes about $332K in revenue per employee, based on $139M annual revenue and 419 employees.

How much does Quizlet pay?

6figr has 24 salary profiles for Quizlet in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Quizlet salaries page. See Quizlet salaries

How much funding has Quizlet raised?

Quizlet has raised $62M in total funding; its latest round was Series C in May 2020.

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