Visier is a leading provider of people analytics and workforce planning solutions. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with additional offices worldwide. It specializes in helping organizations make data-driven decisions about their workforce by offering advanced analytics tools. Visier's platform enables businesses to analyze employee data, predict trends, and optimize workforce strategies to improve business outcomes.
Visier was founded by John Schwarz (Chairman) and Ryan Wong (CEO), who were pioneers in the business intelligence industry. The company began as a small startup in a Vancouver townhouse and quickly grew into a global leader in people analytics. Over the years, Visier has expanded its offerings and customer base, achieving unicorn status in 2021 with a valuation exceeding $1 billion.
Visier has raised a total of $219.5 million across five funding rounds. Its most recent funding was a Series E round of $125 million in June 2021, led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management. This round marked a significant milestone, valuing the company at over $1 billion. Other investors include Foundation Capital, Summit Partners, Sorenson Capital, and Adams Street Partners.
Visier provides a comprehensive suite of people analytics and workforce planning tools. Key offerings include:
Visier People Essentials: Covers high-impact areas such as turnover, retention, diversity, talent acquisition, and employee engagement.
Workplace Dynamics: Provides insights into team collaboration, productivity, and well-being.
Skills Intelligence Engine: Maps employee skills to organizational needs.
Predictive Analytics: Uses machine learning to forecast trends like attrition risks.
Custom Solutions: Allows businesses to tailor analytics models and dashboards to their unique needs.
Visier's platform integrates seamlessly with human capital management (HCM) systems and provides real-time insights into workforce data.
Visier has made strategic acquisitions to enhance its product portfolio:
In 2022, it acquired Boostrs, a skills intelligence startup, to strengthen its capabilities in skills mapping.
Earlier in 2022, it acquired Yva.ai, an employee experience platform focused on workplace dynamics.
These acquisitions have expanded Visier’s reach into areas like skills intelligence and employee collaboration analytics.
Recent innovations include:
Location Check-ins: Tracks workplace attendance for hybrid work policies.
Exception Alerts: Flags metrics that deviate from historical norms.
Visier emphasizes innovation, inclusivity, and customer success. It has committed to achieving gender parity in leadership roles by 2025 and has been recognized as one of Canada’s top employers for several years. The company fosters a collaborative work environment and values transparency in its operations.
Visier serves over 43,000 customers across 75 countries. Its customer base includes major enterprises such as Adobe, BASF, Uber, McKesson, Bridgestone, and Electronic Arts. Through embedded partnerships with HR vendors like iCIMS and Zenefits, Visier also reaches thousands of smaller organizations. Visier’s growth trajectory reflects its leadership in the people analytics space. By combining innovative products with strategic acquisitions and strong customer relationships, the company continues to shape the future of workforce management globally.
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