Retool

Retool is a software company based in San Francisco, founded in June 2017 by CEO David Hsu. The company specializes in a low-code platform that enables developers to quickly and efficiently build custom internal tools. Its platform features customizable building blocks like tables, buttons, and data connectors, allowing developers to focus on the unique business logic of their applications. Retool's offerings include a low-code development environment for creating internal applications such as dashboards and operational tools. The platform supports enterprise-grade features, including permissions and integrations, to enhance complex workflows. Retool serves a diverse range of clients, including notable companies like Brex, DoorDash, Amazon, and Allbirds. With a team of around 300 employees, Retool has achieved significant growth, reaching over $90 million in annual recurring revenue by 2023 and a valuation exceeding $3 billion.

Information Technology & Services San Francisco, United States Founded 2017 ~341 employees Private · Series C

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Employees
341
+3.6% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$406K
Revenue ~$139M
Total funding
$135M
Last round Series C, Jul 2022
12-month attrition
32.6%
Tech: 27.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
5
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Retool went from 337 employees in Oct 2024 to 341 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 47 people joined, 52 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering128
Other46
Sales34
Operations32
Marketing31
HR18
Design17
Success15

Funding

  • Jul 2022 · Series C · $45M · Sequoia Capital
  • Dec 2021 · Series C · $20M · Sequoia
  • Oct 2020 · Series B · $50M · Sequoia Capital
  • Jul 2019 · Series A · $20M · Seqouia Capital
  • Aug 2017 · Seed · $120K
  • Aug 2017 · Seed · $120K · Y Combinator
  • May 2017 · Seed · $150K · CapitalX

Salaries at Retool

All salaries

29 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering21
Operations3
Sales1
Executive1
Design1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 5 filings.

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Retool FAQ

How many employees does Retool have?

Retool has about 341 employees, up 3.6% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Retool sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Retool filed 5 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Retool's revenue per employee?

Retool makes about $406K in revenue per employee, based on $138.6M annual revenue and 341 employees.

How much does Retool pay?

6figr has 29 salary profiles for Retool in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Retool salaries page. See Retool salaries

How much funding has Retool raised?

Retool has raised $135.39M in total funding; its latest round was Series C in Jul 2022.

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