JetBrains
By JetBrains s.r.o.
JetBrains specializes in intelligent, productivity-enhancing software for developers and teams, with flagship products such as IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, and the Kotlin programming language. Headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, JetBrains operates 12 offices globally, employing around 1,800 people as of 2025.
JetBrains was founded in February 2000 by Sergey Dmitriev, Valentin Kipiatkov, and Eugene Belyaev in Prague. It started with the IntelliJ Java code refactoring tool and soon expanded to create IntelliJ IDEA, one of the industry’s most popular Java IDEs. The company has grown steadily without any external venture funding, maintaining complete independence and control.
JetBrains is entirely self-funded—one of the largest and most successful bootstrapped software companies globally. Its revenue reached approximately $218-$400 million annually as of 2024-2025, and the business has been valued between $2-7 billion, depending on external estimates. Notably, JetBrains has achieved majoa rity market penetration with Fortune 100 clients and has grown its user base to over 15 million.
Unified JetBrains AI platform, combining code completion, AI agents (Junie), and integration with leading LLMs under a single subscription for flexible scaling.
Major enhancements in language support (Java 24/25, Kotlin), debugging, Spring Boot development, and data science workflows.
Seamless product updates and unified distribution for users (Ultimate and Community editions merged).
JetBrains is recognized for its open, inclusive, and developer-driven culture emphasizing transparency, collective responsibility, and mutual trust. The company operates without a rigid hierarchy or formal value statements, trusting employees to lead by example and share knowledge freely. Diversity, well-being, and a harassment-free environment are company priorities, backed by a published Code of Conduct.
Over 15 million professional developers globally use JetBrains products, including 88 of the Fortune Global Top 100 companies.
Cultivates an engaged and active global developer community, hosting forums, educational initiatives (JetBrains Academy), open source collaborations, and conferences.
