Apollo.io

Apollo.io is an AI sales platform that provides businesses with tools to enhance their go-to-market strategies. Founded in 2015 by Tim and Ray, the company was created to address the limitations of existing sales tools they encountered in their previous startup. Apollo.io offers an all-in-one platform that integrates lead intelligence and sales engagement capabilities, helping businesses find leads, engage prospects, and close deals more effectively. The platform features detailed insights into potential customers, tools for managing leads from initial contact to deal closure, and a community-based approach to data accuracy. Apollo.io serves nearly 9,000 paying customers, including startups and large enterprises, and supports over 500,000 sales professionals globally. The company has experienced rapid growth, surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue and achieving a valuation of $1.6 billion. Apollo.io has also received funding from notable investors like Y Combinator and Nexus Venture Partners.