Gusto
Agent25Agent Readiness: 25/100. Bottom 25%. Measured by StartupHub.ai. Median 41.Trust72Data Trust: 72/100. Above median. Measured by StartupHub.ai. Median 61.Gusto is an all-in-one HR platform providing payroll, benefits, and HR management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.
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About
Launched in 2011 as ZenPayroll, Gusto serves more than 300,000 businesses nationwide. Each year we process tens of billions of dollars of payroll and provide employee benefits, like health insurance and 401(k) accounts, while helping companies create incredible work places. Through one refreshingly easy, integrated platform, we automate and simplify your payroll, benefits, and HR, all while providing expert support.
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Key facts
- Website
- gusto.com
- Founded
- 2011
- Employees
- 2,690
- Total funding
- $856M
- Business model
- B2B
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Post-money | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | Undisclosed round | $200M | ||
| 12 May 2022 | Series E | $55M | $10.0B | |
| 11 Aug 2021 | Series E | $175M | $9.5B | T. Rowe Price Investment Management |
| 24 Jul 2019 | Series D | $200M | Fidelity Management and Research Company, Generation Investment Management | |
| 31 Jul 2018 | Series C | $140M | T. Rowe Price Investment Management, DFO Management, Dragoneer Investment Group, Y Combinator | |
| 21 Dec 2015 | Series B | $60M | $560M | CapitalG, Emergence Capital |
| 19 Feb 2014 | Series A | $20M | $125M | General Catalyst |
| 11 Dec 2012 | Seed | $6M | GV |
Tech stack
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- Frontend
- Next.js
- CDN
- Cloudflare
- Email provider
- Google Workspace
- Cookie consent
- OneTrust
- Video / media
- Cloudinary
- Affiliate program
- Self-hosted affiliate
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Frequently asked
What does Gusto do?
You and your employees will get the peace of mind you need to do your best work.
Is Gusto trustworthy and reputable?
StartupHub's Data Trust & Reputation score for Gusto is 72 out of 100, a generally safe rating, based on site security posture, privacy practices, malware and phishing checks, and public reputation signals.
How much funding has Gusto raised?
Gusto has raised a total of $856M in funding.
How many employees does Gusto have?
Gusto has approximately 2,690 people on record.
Does Gusto have an affiliate program?
Yes, Gusto has an affiliate program. The program runs on Self-hosted affiliate. Register here: www.gusto.com/affiliates
Public record
SEC filings, insider activity, nonprofit links and pay benchmarks for Gusto
