Poplar Technologies
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Aug 2021
Total raised
- $6.7M
Investors
- 5
About Poplar Technologies
Formed in 2018 and headquartered in the UK, Poplar Technologies Ltd focuses on worker-driven insights into employment conditions. The company has undergone a recent acquisition by ZipRecruiter, Inc. in August 2024, with no previous pivots or changes noted in its strategy. Founded by Anna Maybank, Christopher Wong, James Weiner, Justine Lookenott, and Tom Taylor, Anna Maybank serves as CEO.Poplar Technologies Ltd operates Breakroom, a job comparison platform that provides worker-driven insights into employment conditions. Its core offering, the Breakroom Quiz, collects anonymous feedback on workplace experiences, including environment, satisfaction, and compensation. The resulting Breakroom Ratings serve as benchmarks for job seekers.The revenue model for Poplar Technologies Ltd is anchored in partnerships with employers who utilize insights from employee feedback. These partnerships typically involve subscription agreements, enabling employers to access aggregated data from Breakroom Quiz responses.Following the acquisition by ZipRecruiter, Inc. in August 2024, Poplar Technologies Ltd is expected to expand its offerings by integrating Breakroom's platform into the US market. The rationale behind this acquisition focuses on enhancing the job seeker experience with more comprehensive insights for informed decision-making.
Who invested in Poplar Technologies
5 investors across 2 rounds
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Who invested in Poplar Technologies?
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How much funding has Poplar Technologies raised?
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When did Poplar Technologies last raise money?
Poplar Technologies's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Aug 2021.
What does Poplar Technologies do?
Formed in 2018 and headquartered in the UK, Poplar Technologies Ltd focuses on worker-driven insights into employment conditions.
Where is Poplar Technologies headquartered?
Poplar Technologies is headquartered in UK.
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