SSENSE

SSENSE is a Canadian luxury fashion retailer and technology platform founded in 2003 by brothers Rami, Firas, and Bassel Atallah in Montreal. The company specializes in high-end designer fashion and streetwear, offering a curated selection of womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and lifestyle products. With a global reach, SSENSE delivers to 114 countries and supports multiple languages, including English, French, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Initially starting as a physical store in 2004, SSENSE launched its online platform in 2006 and has since expanded its product categories to include streetwear and beauty items. The company is known for its innovative use of technology, employing data analytics to inform fashion trends and enhancing its e-commerce platform with a microservices architecture. SSENSE also produces cultural content through its editorial platform, attracting significant monthly traffic and blending commerce with community engagement.

Retail Montreal, Canada Founded 2003 ~1,044 employees Private · Series C

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Employees
1,044
-1.1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$820K
Revenue ~$856M
Total funding
$19.6M
Last round Series C, Jan 2012
12-month attrition
18.4%
Tech: 17.5%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

SSENSE went from 1,251 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,044 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 28 people joined, 78 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other696
Operations100
Engineering99
Sales30
HR27
Marketing26
Finance22
Product20

Salaries at SSENSE

All salaries

1 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

Layoffs

Details

215 roles cut in the last 12 months.

  • Mar 2026 · 215 roles · Montreal, Canada

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Funding

  • Jan 2012 · Series C · $14M · DAG Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Benchmark Capital
  • Aug 2009 · Series B · $5.6M · Matrix Partners, Benchmark Capital, Harrison Metal Capital

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SSENSE FAQ

How many employees does SSENSE have?

SSENSE has about 1,044 employees, down 1.1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Has SSENSE had layoffs in 2026?

Yes. SSENSE has reported 215 layoffs in 2026, most recently on Mar 5, 2026.

What is SSENSE's revenue per employee?

SSENSE makes about $820K in revenue per employee, based on $856M annual revenue and 1,044 employees.

How much does SSENSE pay?

6figr has 1 salary profile for SSENSE in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the SSENSE salaries page. See SSENSE salaries

How much funding has SSENSE raised?

SSENSE has raised $19.6M in total funding; its latest round was Series C in Jan 2012.

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