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Applause

Framingham, US · Founded 2007 · 1,618 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors

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Applause provides fully managed software testing services that combine a global community of over 1.5 million testers with AI and automation to validate web, mobile, and AI-powered applications. It serves enterprises across areas including functional testing, payments, accessibility, localization, UX research, and AI evaluation.

Founders & leadership

Applause was founded in 2007 by Doron Reuveni.

DRDoron Reuveni
Doron ReuveniFounder · Executive Chairman2021–2023Founder of Applause, a software testing services platform that combines a distributed community of testers with AI and automation for web, mobile, and AI application validation. He also serves as an independent board member and mentor to early-stage founders and CEOs.
CMChristopher Malone
Christopher MaloneExecutiveChristopher Malone is Executive Officer at Applause App Quality, which provides technical services including testing, inspection, and certification advisory across various industries. He has held C-suite positions with responsibility for global business units, P&L management, and operational oversight across high-tech, mining, food, medical device, pharmaceutical, and aerospace sectors.

Board

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James SavageBoard director
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Sharon WeinbarBoard director
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Joel MesznikBoard director
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David CampbellBoard director
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Timothy KrongardBoard director
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Sharon WienbarBoard director
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Jitendra SaxenaBoard director
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Craig DynesBoard director

Investors · 10

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$78.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2016

▶$35.1MraisedDec 2016 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jitendra SaxenaDirector
  • James SavageDirector
  • Sharon WeinbarDirector
  • Doron ReuveniExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher MaloneExecutive Officer
  • Joel MesznikDirector
  • David CampbellDirector
  • Craig DynesDirector
Offering amount
$35.1M
Amount sold
$35.1M
First sale
Aug 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$43MraisedJan 2014 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jitendra SaxenaDirector
  • Timothy KrongardDirector
  • Sharon WienbarDirector
  • James SavageDirector
  • David CampbellDirector
  • Doron ReuveniExecutive Officer, Director
  • Joel MesznikDirector
Offering amount
$43M
Amount sold
$43M
Minimum investment
$24.2K
First sale
Jan 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Applause went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Applause do?
Applause provides fully managed software testing services that combine a global community of over 1.5 million testers with AI and automation to validate web, mobile, and AI-powered applications. It serves enterprises across areas including functional testing, payments, accessibility, localization, UX research, and AI evaluation.
Who founded Applause?
Applause was founded by Doron Reuveni in 2007.
Who are Applause's investors?
Applause's investors include Harmonic Growth Partners, QuestMark Partners, Upper90, Vista Equity Partners, Wessel Management, Accenture Ventures, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs and 2 more.
How much funding has Applause raised?
Applause has disclosed $78.1M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Applause headquartered?
Applause is headquartered in Framingham, US.