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AI/ML
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Enterprise SaaS

Clay

AI-powered sales intelligence platform

New York· 43 rolesSan Francisco· 9 rolesLondon· 6 roles

CORE INFO

$115M
Total Funding
Series D+
Round
2017
Founded
175
Team Size
New York, New York, United States
Headquarters

Clay is an AI-powered platform that enhances sales intelligence by automating lead generation and personalizing outreach for go-to-market teams across various industries.

  • Clay raised $100 million in its Series C funding round, led by CapitalG, at a valuation of $3.1 billion.techcrunch.com
  • The platform has achieved 10x year-over-year growth for the past two years, surpassing one billion AI agent runs.zenml.io
  • Clay serves over 100,000 users, including major clients like Intercom, Verkada, and Notion.openai.com

WHY WE WOULD WORK AT CLAY

Innovative Growth Platform

Join a leader in AI-powered sales intelligence, revolutionizing how businesses conduct customer research and growth campaigns.

Culture of Kindness

Experience a supportive work environment that values creativity, mutual growth, and quiet egos, fostering personal and professional development.

Competitive Compensation

Benefit from a well-funded company with $204M raised, ensuring competitive salaries and growth opportunities.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Work with advanced AI tools that integrate data from over 100 sources, empowering businesses to enhance their sales strategies.

Impactful Clientele

Collaborate with industry giants like OpenAI, Canva, and Intercom, making a significant impact in diverse sectors.

Recognized Excellence

Be part of a company celebrated on Forbes' AI 50 list and named #1 mid-stage company on the Enterprise Tech 30 list.

MARKET AND TRACTION

GROWTH TACTICS

  • Clay leverages AI-powered tools to automate personalized outreach, enhancing sales strategies for growth and revenue operations teams.

  • The platform integrates data from over 100 external sources, enabling comprehensive customer research and targeted growth campaigns.

  • By constructing detailed customer profiles, Clay empowers businesses to execute efficient growth campaigns.
  • NOTABLE CUSTOMERS

  • Clay serves a diverse clientele, including prominent companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Canva, Intercom, and Rippling.

  • These partnerships underscore Clay's reputation and effectiveness in the sales automation and AI-driven data enrichment sectors.
  • KEY METRICS

    ✦ KEY METRIC
  • Clay has raised a total of $204 million, with the latest Series C round of $100 million led by CapitalG.

  • The company achieved $100 million in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 222.58% year-over-year growth.

  • Valuation reached $3.1 billion as of August 2025.
  • COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

  • Recognized on Forbes' AI 50 list in 2025, highlighting its innovation and impact in AI technology.

  • Named #1 mid-stage company on the Enterprise Tech 30 list, showcasing its leadership in the enterprise technology space.

  • Clay's emphasis on a culture of kindness, creativity, and mutual growth fosters a unique and supportive work environment.
  • PRODUCT AND TECH

    AI-Powered Sales Intelligence

    Clay's platform leverages artificial intelligence to automate personalized outreach and build comprehensive customer profiles, enhancing sales strategies and efficiency.

    Data Enrichment Integration

    By integrating first-party, intent, and third-party data from over 100 sources, Clay enables users to conduct thorough customer research and execute targeted growth campaigns.

    Sales Automation Solutions

    Specializing in AI-driven tools, Clay offers robust sales automation solutions that streamline growth and revenue operations for diverse industries.

    Comprehensive Customer Research

    Clay empowers businesses to perform in-depth customer research, facilitating the creation of detailed profiles and informed decision-making for growth strategies.

    Innovative Growth Campaigns

    The platform supports the execution of efficient growth campaigns, helping businesses enhance customer acquisition and retention through targeted strategies.

    COMPANY CULTURE

    Values

  • Emphasize kindness and mutual growth

  • Foster creativity and innovation

  • Encourage quiet egos and collaboration
  • Operating Principles

  • Prioritize customer-centric solutions

  • Integrate cutting-edge AI technologies

  • Maintain transparency and integrity in operations
  • Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth

  • Collaborative and supportive work environment

  • Access to industry-leading AI tools and resources
  • Team Cadence

  • Regular team meetings to align on goals

  • Open channels for feedback and communication

  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Learning & Growth

  • Continuous learning opportunities

  • Encouragement for personal development

  • Support for attending industry conferences and workshops
  • COMPENSATION SNAPSHOT

    B+
    Comp score vs cohort
    vs. AI/ML · Series D+ · US
    Based on publicly available compensation ranges from job postings; exact compensation may vary.
    Engineering IC3n = 6
    $170K – $300Kmedian $235K
    New York
    G&An = 6
    $160K – $200Kmedian $180K
    New York
    Operationsn = 10
    $155K – $208Kmedian $181K
    New York
    Sales ICn = 10
    $159K – $218Kmedian $189K
    Los Angeles / Bay AreaNew York
    Sales Managementn = 3
    $230K – $330Kmedian $280K
    New York
    US-only in v1 · only categories with n > 2 shown · in-person / hybrid / remote treated separately where n ≥ 3

    HIRING SIGNAL

    58
    Open roles on their careers page
    Snapshot via live ATS poll
    —
    Net new roles in the last 90 days
    Available once weekly history accrues
    90-Day VelocityV2 · BACKFILL
    Trend builds weekly as historical rows accrue
    By Function
    Breakdown of open roles
    Data · 2
    GTM · 25
    Design · 3
    G&A · 5
    Support · 2
    Marketing · 4
    Operations · 5
    Engineering · 12
    Top Locations
    Where hiring is concentrated
    Remote-eligible postings counted separately
    New York
    43
    San Francisco
    9
    London
    6
    SourcesGreenhouseLeverAshbyWorkableSmartRecruitersRipplingRecruiteeFallback · Wellfound, YC Work-at-a-Startup, careers-page scrape

    KEY COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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    12 announcements · ranked by importance
    Sep 9, 2026FUNDINGClay raises $115M Series Dclay.com
    Aug 5, 2025FUNDINGClay confirms it closed $100M round at $3.1B valuation | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com
    Jan 22, 2025FUNDINGAI Software Startup Clay Raises $40 Million At $1.3 Billion Valuationforbes.com
    Jan 1, 2026FOUNDER PROFILEInside Clay’s $5 Billion, AI-Powered Bid to Make Lead Gen Funinc.com
    Jan 28, 2026FUNDINGClay Announces Second Employee Tender Offer in Nine Months at a $5B Valuationbusinesswire.com
    Jun 27, 2024FUNDINGClay raises $62M at a $500M valuation to turn any growth idea into realityclay.com
    Jan 23, 2025INTERVIEWInside Clay's unconventional path to $1.25B: Rethinking GTM, pricing, and enterprise saleslistennotes.com
    Jan 1, 2026INTERVIEWThe Philosopher CEO | Clay Co-Founder Kareem Aminsequoiacap.com
    Jul 24, 2026PRODUCTClay's GTM Roadmap: Building an AI Revenue Engineclay.com
    Jan 21, 2025MILESTONEClay acquires Avenue to help growth teams act on intent signalsclay.com
    Aug 11, 2026PRODUCTIntroducing Clay Workflows - The GTM with Clay Blogclay.com
    Jan 21, 2025CUSTOMER WINHow OpenAI is scaling their GTM motion with Clayclay.com