Whova

Whova is an all-in-one event management company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2013 by Dr. YY Zhou. The company aims to enhance attendee networking and engagement while extending event experiences beyond traditional boundaries. Whova's vision is to be the essential solution for event organizers, helping them manage events more intelligently and efficiently. Whova provides a comprehensive platform that includes an award-winning event mobile app, online registration, event marketing tools, and event logistics management features. The mobile app offers real-time event information, personalized agendas, live polls, messaging, and networking opportunities. The online registration feature simplifies attendee sign-up, while the marketing tools assist organizers in promoting their events. Additionally, the event management tools streamline logistics and communication, saving time and costs for organizers. Whova serves a diverse range of customers, including event organizers, attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors, supporting thousands of events and enhancing the overall event experience for hundreds of thousands of participants.

Information Technology & Services San Diego, United States Founded 2013 ~218 employees

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Employees
218
+0.9% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$68.3K
Revenue ~$14.9M
12-month attrition
28.1%
Tech: 19.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
6
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Whova went from 173 employees in Jul 2023 to 218 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 22 people joined, 26 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other58
Engineering50
Sales46
Operations22
HR19
Marketing6
Design6
Success6

Salaries at Whova

All salaries

16 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
Engineering23

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 6 filings.

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Whova FAQ

How many employees does Whova have?

Whova has about 218 employees, up 0.9% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

Does Whova sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Whova filed 6 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Whova's revenue per employee?

Whova makes about $68K in revenue per employee, based on $14.9M annual revenue and 218 employees.

How much does Whova pay?

6figr has 16 salary profiles for Whova in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Whova salaries page. See Whova salaries

Data from Apollo, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 11 Oct 2026.