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15Five
15Five is a continuous performance-management and employee-engagement platform for HR teams and managers, combining weekly check-ins and 1-on-1s, OKRs and goals, engagement surveys with AI-powered analytics, performance reviews, manager coaching and microlearning, compensation and people-analytics dashboards, organized around its HR-outcomes model of manager effectiveness, engagement, retention and performance.
San Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2011201-500 employeesSeries C
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Legal name15Five
Founded2011
FoundersDavid Hassell, Shane Metcalf
HQSan Francisco, California, United States
Employees201-500
RegionsGlobal; primarily mid-market and enterprise organizations
Decision snapshot
Facts, vendor evidence and marketplace signals are labeled separately · verified 2026-08-22Best for
Mid-market HR teams wanting an integrated performance, engagement and manager-enablement suite.
Strong when
Ease of use, continuous check-ins and 1-on-1s and manager coaching are priorities.
Validate before buying
Reviewers note strength in check-in and feedback workflows more than deep, complex performance management; several capabilities are paid add-ons.
Funding$52M Series C
July 2022, led by Quad Partners; ~$94M total raised at that time
15Five $52M Series CWho should evaluate 15Five?
Employee size
SMBMid-marketEnterprise
Operating context
Technology and SaaSEducationHealthcareMedia
Regions
United States (data stored in U.S. data centers)Supports GDPR and PIPEDA
Primary use cases
Reduce regrettable turnoverIncrease engagementImprove manager effectivenessMaximize performance
Product portfolio
A portfolio vendor — compare the product and package that matches your workforce, not the company name alone.
Perform
Performance reviews, 360 feedback, check-ins and 1-on-1s with AI assistance.
AI-assisted reviews360 feedbackWeekly check-ins1-on-1 agendas
15Five PerformFocus and Transform
OKRs and goal management plus manager coaching and microlearning.
OKRs and goalsAI coach1-on-1 and group coachingOn-demand content
15Five productsCompensation, Growth Studio and Insights
Pay-for-performance compensation, talent development and a people-analytics dashboard.
Compensation insights9-box talent matrixIDPs and PIPsHR Outcomes Dashboard
15Five productsCore capabilities
Engagement surveys and predictive analyticsPerformance reviews and 360 feedbackOKRs and goalsWeekly check-ins and 1-on-1sRecognitionManager coaching and microlearningCompensation managementSuccession and 9-boxPeople-analytics dashboardAI assistant
Where 15Five is strong
Ease of use and support
Reviewers rate 15Five highly for UX and responsive support.
G2: 15Five reviewsIntegrated suite
Engagement, performance, manager coaching and analytics in one platform.
15Five productsStrong security posture
SOC 2, ISO 27001 data centers and GDPR compliance.
15Five securityWhat buyers should validate
Performance-management depth
Reviewers say depth is lighter than the check-in and feedback strengths.
G2: 15Five reviewsAnnual billing and add-ons
Annual billing is required and several capabilities (coaching, meeting assistant) are paid add-ons.
15Five pricingU.S. data residency
Data centers are U.S.-only; international data-residency buyers should verify.
15Five securityCommercial & implementation
Pricing modelModular per-seat, annual billing: Engage ~$4, Perform ~$11, Total Platform ~$16 per user/month15Five pricing
OwnershipPrivate, VC-backed15Five $52M Series C
Integrations
HRIS connectors
HRIS integrations (ADP, Paycor, BambooHR, Ceridian, UKG) with auto provisioning and daily sync.
15Five HRIS integrationsSlack and identity/SSO
A native Slack app plus Okta, OneLogin, SAML 2.0 and SCIM provisioning.
15Five Slack appSecurity & compliance
SOC 2 and ISO 27001
15Five is independently SOC 2 audited (report via its trust center) and stores data in ISO 27001-compliant U.S. data centers.
15Five securityGDPR and encryption
GDPR compliant with a DPA on request, SSL/TLS in transit and encryption at rest, plus MFA/SSO.
15Five securityCustomer evidence
Outcomes reported in the vendor's customer stories — treat as vendor-supplied case-study evidence.
Reducing turnover while scaling
Pendo grew from roughly 200 to 1,000 employees using 15Five.
Vendor case study reports turnover cut from 14% to 11% (a 21% reduction) and 99% performance-review adoption.15Five case study: PendoImproving sentiment
Envato implemented 15Five for engagement and performance.
Vendor case study reports a 15% increase in employee sentiment.15Five case study: EnvatoCommon alternatives
A shortlist starting point; the right comparison depends on size, geography and the exact product.
Methodology
Company facts, product claims, customer evidence and independent marketplace signals are separated. Time-sensitive data is a dated snapshot. Review all sources →
Latest 15Five coverage
View all →Oct 8, 202615Five Saddles Up for “Thrive Live” in Austin, Showcases New Features to Help Managers Lead with Greater Context and Personalization
15Five used its "Thrive Live" Austin event to unveil new product features aimed at giving managers more context and personalization tools for leading their teams, according to Business Wire.
Jan 28, 202515Five Acquires Kona, the AI-Powered Manager Effectiveness Coach for Remote Managers15Five , a performance management platform, has acquired Kona, an AI-powered manager coaching tool designed for remote work environments. The acquisition strengthens 15Five's position as a leader in addressing manager…
Nov 12, 202415Five Launches AI-Powered Predictive Impact Model, Helping HR Leaders Maximize Investments in Employee Engagement with Pinpoint Accuracy15Five has unveiled its Predictive Impact Model, an AI-powered tool designed to help HR leaders strategically address employee engagement by leveraging precise, data-driven insights. Built on over six years of engagement…
Jun 4, 202415Five Unveils Latest Platform Evolution, Giving HR Leaders a Strategic Command Center for Performance Management15Five has unveiled a major evolution of its performance management platform, designed to enhance HR teams' ability to analyze and act on employee performance, engagement, and retention data. The new features include…
Dec 7, 202215Five Raises Strategic Investment from ServiceNowSAN FRANCISCO-- 15Five , the holistic performance management company, announced a strategic investment of an undisclosed amount from ServiceNow, adding to the $52M Series C round 15Five announced in July. The funding…
Jul 21, 202215Five Raises $52M in New Funding to Drive the HR Transformation of Where, How, and Why We WorkI am excited to announce that we’ve received $52 Million in Series C funding, led by Quad Partners with additional funding from our previous investors Next47, Origin Ventures, Edison Partners, Matrix Partners, Point…
Sources & verification
Verified 2026-08-22. Source type is shown so buyers can distinguish official, regulatory, marketplace and legacy evidence.
- official15Five homepage (scale)
- official15Five products
- official15Five Perform
- official15Five pricing
- official15Five security
- official15Five HRIS integrations
- official15Five Slack app
- official15Five case study: Pendo
- official15Five case study: Envato
- reporting15Five $52M Series C
- marketplaceG2: 15Five reviews
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15Five — frequently asked questions
What does 15Five do?
15Five is a continuous performance-management and employee-engagement platform for HR teams and managers, combining weekly check-ins and 1-on-1s, OKRs and goals, engagement surveys with AI-powered analytics, performance reviews, manager coaching and microlearning, compensation and people-analytics dashboards, organize…
Where is 15Five headquartered?
15Five is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was 15Five founded?
15Five was founded in 2011.
Who founded 15Five?
15Five was founded by David Hassell, Shane Metcalf.
How many employees does 15Five have?
15Five has 201-500 employees.
How much funding has 15Five raised?
15Five has raised $94.6M+ (Series C) to date, per DHRMap records.
What kind of HR technology is 15Five?
15Five is categorized under Performance Management, Talent Management, Employee Engagement on DHRMap.
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