# Gerson Lehrman Group

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/gerson-lehrman-group

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.glg.it
- Total disclosed funding: $237M
- Latest round: Series B (May 15, 2008)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in the US, Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. serves as a comprehensive expert insight network, connecting clients with specialized knowledge to facilitate informed decision-making across various industries.Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. operates as an expert insight network, founded in 1998 in New York, US. The company was established by Thomas Lehrman and has undergone notable business adaptations over the years. In its Growth funding round, the company raised USD 212.00 mn, with investments from SFW Capital Partners, bringing the total amount raised to USD 212.00 mn. The firm has completed 9 deals since inception.GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) operates as a leading expert insight network, providing a diverse range of services to empower decision-makers through access to specialized knowledge. Core offerings include GLG Calls for direct conversations with industry experts, GLG Surveys for comprehensive insights, GLG Integrated Insights for market assessments, and GLG Qualitative for focus groups. The company serves various sectors such as finance, technology, healthcare, and professional services, catering to clients in the U.S. and APAC regions, leveraging the expertise of approximately 1.2 million professionals globally.GLG generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model, allowing clients access to expert consultations, structured survey research, and market insight reports. The company's revenue for the most recent year, 2020, was USD 589.14 mn, with an EBITDA of USD 98.05 mn, reflecting the tailored insights provided to clients who engage GLG to navigate specific business challenges.Gerson Lehrman Group plans to channel its latest funding of USD 212.00 mn into developing new products and expanding its market presence. The company aims to launch innovative services tailored to enhance client engagement in the coming years. Specific geographic regions targeted for expansion include increased penetration in the Asia-Pacific markets, expected to commence by 2024. This strategic focus aims to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the expert insights industry.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, May 15, 2008, $207M — Silver Lake
- Seed, Mar 1, 2006 — SV Angel
- Series A, Jan 21, 2004, $30M — Bessemer Venture Partners

## Investors

- Bessemer Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bessemer-venture-partners) — Series A
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Seed
- Silver Lake (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/silver-lake) — Series B