Harmonic
Harmonic operates a startup database used by investors and tech companies to identify emerging startups and founders. The New York-based company has raised $30M, most recently in a Series A round in November 2022, and employs 90 people.
The growth story
Harmonic grew from 20 to 90 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $30M along the way, most recently a Series A in November 2022.
About
Harmonic provides a database that helps investors and corporate development teams discover startups and founders. Its customers include major venture firms like Khosla Ventures and Lightspeed, as well as tech companies such as OpenAI and Google.
The company has grown to 90 employees since its 2020 founding. Its $30M Series A in late 2022 was backed by investors including Craft Ventures and Floodgate, indicating strong investor confidence in its market position.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Harmonic's largest function with 19 employees, suggesting a product-focused organization. The company shows stability with a median tenure of 3 years among its staff.
The Harmonic org chart
Max Ruderman (Chief Executive Officer) leads 26 mapped leaders with 2 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 24 (+41% YoY), Sales 16 (+45% YoY), Marketing 9 (+13% YoY), Information Technology 6 (+20% YoY), Business Development 5 (0% YoY), Quality Assurance 4 (0% YoY).
Talent flow
Harmonic's team comes primarily from major tech companies, with Google being the top source of hires. Alumni have moved on to roles at various startups and venture firms, though no single destination dominates.
Most common previous employers of Harmonic staff: Google (8), LinkedIn (6), Dropbox (3), Microsoft (3), Facebook (3), PitchBook (2). Former Harmonic employees most often moved to Tribeca Venture Partners (1), Lithic (1), Anrok (1), Ergeon (1), Capsule (1), EPAM (1).
Alumni worth knowing
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 51% direct, 24% search, 16% social, 0% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Harmonic: Leadership (27), Python (Programming Language) (24), Research Skills (21), Microsoft Office (20), Microsoft Excel (19), JavaScript (19), C++ (16), Entrepreneurship (15).
Where the team actually sits
Harmonic people are concentrated in New York, United States (33), New York City Metropolitan Area (10), California, United States (6), San Francisco Bay Area (5). 4 offices on record.
Search footprint
Harmonic attracts about 804 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $9K a month if bought through ads. It gained 152 ranking keywords and lost 74 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.50 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 4.30 / 5
- Senior management
- 4.10 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 4.00 / 5
Frequently asked
Harmonic has 90 employees as of September 2026.
Harmonic has raised $30M in total, most recently a Series A round in November 2022.
Harmonic was founded in 2020 by Bryan Casey, Ajay Sohmshetty.
Max Ruderman (Chief Executive Officer) sits at the top of Harmonic's reporting structure, with 2 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Harmonic staff are Google (8 people), LinkedIn (6 people), Dropbox (3 people).
Former Harmonic employees most often move to Tribeca Venture Partners (1), Lithic (1), Anrok (1).
Harmonic attracts about 804 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $9K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Harmonic staff are Leadership, Python (Programming Language), Research Skills, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.
Harmonic staff are concentrated in New York, United States (33), New York City Metropolitan Area (10), California, United States (6).
Harmonic has about 24 people in Engineering, up 41% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Harmonic has about 16 people in Sales, up 45% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 71 current and 39 former Harmonic profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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