Talkdesk
Talkdesk is a global leader in cloud-based contact center software, founded in 2011 by Tiago Paiva and Cristina Fonseca. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates in 18 countries and employs over 1,000 people. Talkdesk serves more than 1,800 customers across various industries, including technology, retail, healthcare, finance, and automotive. The company offers the Talkdesk CX Cloud™, a cloud-native, AI-powered customer experience platform. This platform includes cloud contact center software that supports multiple communication channels such as voice, SMS, chat, and social media. Talkdesk also provides AI-driven tools to enhance the customer journey and Industry Experience Clouds tailored for specific markets. The platform integrates seamlessly with popular CRM and helpdesk systems, facilitating efficient workflows for customer service teams. Under the leadership of CEO Tiago Paiva, Talkdesk emphasizes innovation, customer obsession, and community engagement. The company is recognized for its commitment to improving customer experience and operational efficiency through advanced technology.
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Headcount trend
Talkdesk went from 506 employees in Jul 2023 to 611 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 89 people joined, 58 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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Funding
- Aug 2021 · Series D · $230M · Whale Rock Capital Management, Alpha Square Group, Amity Ventures
- Jul 2020 · Series C · $143M · Franklin Templeton, Skip Capital, Lead Edge Capital
- Oct 2018 · Series B · $100M · Viking Global Investors, DFJ
- Oct 2015 · Series A · $6M · DFJ, Storm Ventures
- Jun 2015 · Series A · $15M · Storm Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ)
- Sep 2014 · Seed · $3M · 500 Startups, Storm Ventures
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How many employees does Talkdesk have?
Talkdesk has about 611 employees, up 0.5% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Talkdesk sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Talkdesk filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.
What is Talkdesk's revenue per employee?
Talkdesk makes about $327K in revenue per employee, based on $200M annual revenue and 611 employees.
How much does Talkdesk pay?
6figr has 23 salary profiles for Talkdesk in India and 3 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Talkdesk salaries page. See Talkdesk salaries in India
How much funding has Talkdesk raised?
Talkdesk has raised $497M in total funding; its latest round was Series D in Aug 2021.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.