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Awardco

Lindon, US · Founded 2021 · 3 known investors

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Awardco provides an employee recognition and rewards platform that enables organizations to recognize employee achievements, incentivize performance improvements, and reward excellence while supporting charitable giving and community impact. The platform serves businesses of all sizes seeking to improve employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.

Founders & leadership

Awardco was founded in 2021 by Steve Sonnenberg.

SSSteve Sonnenberg
Steve SonnenbergFounder & CEOHe began developing the concept in 2011, drawing on his exposure to the employee recognition industry through his father's career working with companies including McDonald's.
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Tanner RuniaExecutive Chairman & President
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Michael SonnenbergExecutive
MS
Mike SonnenbergFounder

Board

NA
Nari AnsariBoard director
PKPaul Kwan
Paul KwanBoard MemberInvestment Team at General Catalyst
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Adam GassinBoard director

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$235.2M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2020–2025

▶$165MraisedJul 2025 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nari AnsariDirector
  • Tanner RuniaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael SonnenbergExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steve SonnenbergExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul KwanDirector
  • Adam GassinDirector
Offering amount
$165M
Amount sold
$165M
First sale
Mar 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$65.2MraisedOct 2021 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Josh BushnellExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steve SonnenbergExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael SonnenbergExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul KwanDirector
  • Dave DeckerDirector
  • Tanner RuniaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$125.6M
Amount sold
$65.2M
Minimum investment
$204.9K
First sale
Oct 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5MraisedJan 2020 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steve SonnenbergExecutive Officer
Amount sold
$5M
Minimum investment
$250K
First sale
Jan 2020
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Utah
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Awardco do?
Awardco provides an employee recognition and rewards platform that enables organizations to recognize employee achievements, incentivize performance improvements, and reward excellence while supporting charitable giving and community impact. The platform serves businesses of all sizes seeking to improve employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture.
Who founded Awardco?
Awardco was founded by Steve Sonnenberg in 2021.
Who are Awardco's investors?
Awardco's investors include General Catalyst, Sixth Street, Spectrum Equity.
How much funding has Awardco raised?
Awardco has disclosed $235.2M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Awardco headquartered?
Awardco is headquartered in Lindon, US.