SHORTList
Enterprise SaaS
Data/Analytics
AI/ML

Clay

AI-powered sales intelligence platform

New York· 55 rolesLondon· 10 rolesSan Francisco· 6 roles

CORE INFO

$204M
Total Funding
Series C
Round
2017
Founded
175
Team Size
New York, New York, United States
Headquarters

Clay is a cutting-edge AI-powered sales intelligence and data enrichment platform, specifically designed to support growth and revenue operations teams. By automating personalized outreach and constructing detailed customer profiles, Clay empowers businesses to enhance their sales strategies. The platform seamlessly integrates first-party data, intent data, and third-party data from over 100 external sources, allowing users to perform comprehensive customer research and execute targeted growth campaigns effectively. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Clay has rapidly established itself as a leader in the sales automation and AI-driven data enrichment sectors. The company serves a diverse clientele, including notable names like OpenAI, Anthropic, Canva, Intercom, and Rippling. With a strong emphasis on a culture of kindness, creativity, and mutual growth, Clay's mission is to build innovative tools that help businesses grow by facilitating deep customer research and efficient growth campaigns.

WHY WE WOULD WORK AT CLAY

Innovative Growth Platform

Join a leader in AI-powered sales intelligence, revolutionizing how businesses conduct customer research and growth campaigns.

Culture of Kindness

Experience a supportive work environment that values creativity, mutual growth, and quiet egos, fostering personal and professional development.

Competitive Compensation

Benefit from a well-funded company with $204M raised, ensuring competitive salaries and growth opportunities.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Work with advanced AI tools that integrate data from over 100 sources, empowering businesses to enhance their sales strategies.

Impactful Clientele

Collaborate with industry giants like OpenAI, Canva, and Intercom, making a significant impact in diverse sectors.

Recognized Excellence

Be part of a company celebrated on Forbes' AI 50 list and named #1 mid-stage company on the Enterprise Tech 30 list.

MARKET AND TRACTION

GROWTH TACTICS

  • Clay leverages AI-powered tools to automate personalized outreach, enhancing sales strategies for growth and revenue operations teams.

  • The platform integrates data from over 100 external sources, enabling comprehensive customer research and targeted growth campaigns.

  • By constructing detailed customer profiles, Clay empowers businesses to execute efficient growth campaigns.

    • NOTABLE CUSTOMERS

  • Clay serves a diverse clientele, including prominent companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Canva, Intercom, and Rippling.

  • These partnerships underscore Clay's reputation and effectiveness in the sales automation and AI-driven data enrichment sectors.

    • KEY METRICS

    ✦ KEY METRIC
  • Clay has raised a total of $204 million, with the latest Series C round of $100 million led by CapitalG.

  • The company achieved $100 million in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 222.58% year-over-year growth.

  • Valuation reached $3.1 billion as of August 2025.

    • COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

  • Recognized on Forbes' AI 50 list in 2025, highlighting its innovation and impact in AI technology.

  • Named #1 mid-stage company on the Enterprise Tech 30 list, showcasing its leadership in the enterprise technology space.

  • Clay's emphasis on a culture of kindness, creativity, and mutual growth fosters a unique and supportive work environment.

    • PRODUCT AND TECH

    AI-Powered Sales Intelligence

    Clay's platform leverages artificial intelligence to automate personalized outreach and build comprehensive customer profiles, enhancing sales strategies and efficiency.

    Data Enrichment Integration

    By integrating first-party, intent, and third-party data from over 100 sources, Clay enables users to conduct thorough customer research and execute targeted growth campaigns.

    Sales Automation Solutions

    Specializing in AI-driven tools, Clay offers robust sales automation solutions that streamline growth and revenue operations for diverse industries.

    Comprehensive Customer Research

    Clay empowers businesses to perform in-depth customer research, facilitating the creation of detailed profiles and informed decision-making for growth strategies.

    Innovative Growth Campaigns

    The platform supports the execution of efficient growth campaigns, helping businesses enhance customer acquisition and retention through targeted strategies.

    COMPANY CULTURE

    Values

  • Emphasize kindness and mutual growth

  • Foster creativity and innovation

  • Encourage quiet egos and collaboration

    • Operating Principles

  • Prioritize customer-centric solutions

  • Integrate cutting-edge AI technologies

  • Maintain transparency and integrity in operations

    • Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth

  • Collaborative and supportive work environment

  • Access to industry-leading AI tools and resources

    • Team Cadence

  • Regular team meetings to align on goals

  • Open channels for feedback and communication

  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

    • Learning & Growth

  • Continuous learning opportunities

  • Encouragement for personal development

  • Support for attending industry conferences and workshops

    • COMPENSATION SNAPSHOT

    Cohort too small to score (n < 5). Per-role bands shown below.
    Based on publicly available compensation ranges from job postings; exact compensation may vary.
    Designn = 8
    $150K – $200Kmedian $175K
    New York
    Engineering IC3n = 8
    $135K – $300Kmedian $218K
    New York
    Engineering IC4n = 3
    $160K – $210Kmedian $185K
    New York
    Engineering Managern = 15
    $190K – $250Kmedian $220K
    New York
    G&An = 20
    $140K – $195Kmedian $168K
    New York
    Marketingn = 13
    $145K – $200Kmedian $173K
    New York
    Operationsn = 4
    $163K – $225Kmedian $194K
    New York
    Sales ICn = 9
    $140K – $163Kmedian $152K
    Los Angeles / Bay AreaNew York
    US-only in v1 · only categories with n > 2 shown · in-person / hybrid / remote treated separately where n ≥ 3

    HIRING SIGNAL

    71
    Open roles on their careers page
    Snapshot via live ATS poll
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    Net new roles in the last 90 days
    Available once weekly history accrues
    90-Day VelocityV2 · BACKFILL
    Trend builds weekly as historical rows accrue
    By Function
    Breakdown of open roles
    Data · 2
    Other · 1
    GTM · 31
    Design · 7
    G&A · 6
    Support · 2
    Marketing · 8
    Operations · 5
    Engineering · 9
    Top Locations
    Where hiring is concentrated
    Remote-eligible postings counted separately
    New York
    55
    London
    10
    San Francisco
    6
    SourcesGreenhouseLeverAshbyWorkableSmartRecruitersRipplingRecruiteeFallback · Wellfound, YC Work-at-a-Startup, careers-page scrape

    KEY COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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    Jun 30, 2026FUNDINGHow Much Did Clay Raise? Funding & Key Investors | Clayclay.com
    Aug 5, 2025FUNDINGClay raises $100M at $3.1B valuationclay.com
    Aug 5, 2025FUNDINGClay confirms it closed $100M round at $3.1B valuation | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com
    Jul 10, 2026PRODUCTIntroducing Clay's Agent Plugin - The GTM with Clay Blogclay.com
    Jan 28, 2026FUNDINGClay Announces Second Employee Tender Offer in Nine Months at a $5B Valuationbusinesswire.com
    Mar 18, 2025FOUNDER PROFILEKareem’s Journey with Clayrippling.com
    Jan 1, 2025AWARDAbout | Clay.comclay.com
    Jun 1, 2026PRESSClay's Two-Chapter Bet: Giving Go-to-Market Teams the Power of Programming | Dealroom.coapp.dealroom.co
    May 7, 2026PRODUCTClaygent Builder: Build, Test, and Deploy GTM Agents | Clay - The GTM with Clay Blogclay.com
    Jun 12, 2025EXEC HIREClay Is Joining Automatticclay.earth
    Jan 22, 2025PRESSClay | Company Overview & Newsforbes.com