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Discourse

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The 100% open source discussion platform built for the next decade of the Internet

El Cerrito, United StatesFounded 2012Other B2B Software

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2021

Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Discourse

Discourse.org is a technology company specializing in creating advanced community platforms for a diverse range of clients, including educational institutions, gaming companies, and consumer brands. The company operates in the online community and forum software market, providing a highly customizable and user-friendly platform that facilitates seamless discussions and interactions among users. Discourse serves clients such as Code School, CCP Games, Car Talk, and Western Digital, helping them manage their online communities effectively. The business model is primarily subscription-based, offering various tiers of service that include hosting, support, and additional features. Revenue is generated through these subscription plans, as well as through custom development and consulting services. The platform's key features include excellent API support, ease of management, and extendability through plugins, making it a versatile solution for different types of communities. Discourse's focus on gamification, intuitive design, and robust functionality ensures high user engagement and satisfaction.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2012
Headquarters: El Cerrito, United States
Employees: 228
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 80.2/100
Industry: Enterprise Software
Sector: Other B2B Software, Open Source, SafetyTech
Business model: SaaS
Client focus: b2b, b2c
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Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES A✓Equity / VC	Aug 2021	$20M	$80M	Pace Capital · First Round Capital	—
SEED✓Equity / VC	Feb 2013	—	—	Greylock Partners · SV Angel · First Round Capital	—

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Discourse website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Discourse is 360K monthly website visits, down 2.7% over the last three months. Discourse's team grew 8.1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits360K 3-month web change-2.7% 1-year team growth+8.1%

Monthly website visitsApr 2016–Jul 2026

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