Built In
Built In Company Stability & Growth
Built In demonstrates long-term financial stability through steady growth, investor confidence, and continuous reinvestment in innovation. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Built In employs 72 team members, including a growing product and technology group — reflecting more than a decade of sustained expansion.
In 2019, Built In raised $22 million in Series C funding, led by Updata Partners and MATH Venture Partners, using the investment to accelerate development of its matching engine and professional-development platform. Since then, the company has introduced new AI-driven employer solutions and achieved international expansion in 2024, demonstrating measured investment and long-term discipline.
Built In’s inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list for consistent growth and its decade-long track record of innovation underscore a foundation of financial resilience. CEO Maria Christopoulos Katris summarized the company’s philosophy following the Series C raise:
“Everything we’ve worked on since then has been driving toward that mission, and we couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead.”
At-a-Glance
- Founded: 2011 | Headquarters: Chicago, IL
- Team size: ≈ 72 employees (2025)
- Funding: $22 million Series C (2019, Updata Partners + MATH Venture Partners)
- Growth milestones: AI-driven product launches (2023–2025); international expansion (2024)
- Recognition: Included on Inc. 5000 list for sustained growth
- Leadership philosophy: Purpose-driven, long-term investment mindset
Explore more about Built In’s evolution in Built In Leadership and Management: Inspiring Growth, Clarity and Connection and Built In’s AI-Powered Product Innovation.
Built In has evolved from a local Chicago platform into a recognized leader in tech-career media and employer-branding technology. Its platform connects millions of tech professionals each month with companies nationwide and abroad, offering deep employer profiles, job listings, and career-advancing content. Through its Built In For Employers suite, the company partners with hundreds of organizations to help them authentically represent their culture and attract diverse talent.
Employee Perspective:
CTO Ravi Budigelli credited this growth to a culture of empowerment and speed: “It’s been incredible to see how quickly we can scale when we empower teams to make decisions and move fast.” With continued product investment and a mission to “connect the world through meaningful careers in tech,” Built In is positioned as one of the most trusted platforms for tech professionals and employers alike.
Built In continues to differentiate itself through innovation — including its 2025 launch of the recruiting industry’s first AI reputation tool — and its commitment to curated, mission-aligned content. Its international expansion in 2024 and recognition on the Inc. 5000 list underscore industry momentum. “It’s a fast-paced, high-growth environment,” a former employee wrote on a review site, reflecting the company’s ability to adapt and lead within the tech talent ecosystem.
At-a-Glance
- Founded: 2011 | Headquarters: Chicago, IL
- Platform reach: Millions of tech professionals monthly (2025)
- Customer network: Hundreds of employer partners nationwide and abroad
- Key products: Built In for Employers suite | AI Reputation Tool (2025)
- Growth milestones: International expansion (2024) | Inc. 5000 recognition for sustained growth
Leadership focus: Empowerment + speed drive innovation
Learn more about Built In’s growth and leadership philosophy in Built In Leadership and Management: Inspiring Growth, Clarity and Connection.
Built In’s growth trajectory reflects a balance of innovation, sustainability, and people-centered expansion. Since its $22 million Series C raise in 2019, the company has scaled from a Chicago-based platform into an international brand (2024 expansion) that connects millions of tech professionals each month. Built In continues to invest in AI-powered employer solutions, new market entry, and steady hiring across engineering, sales, and content teams.
Leadership credits this progress to a culture of ownership and empowerment and a deliberate focus on developing talent from within. “We hire for potential as opposed to the shiniest resumes,” said CEO Maria Christopoulos Katris, emphasizing Built In’s long-term investment in people and growth.
While some employees previously expressed concerns about scaling pace, leadership introduced phased hiring and cross-functional resource planning in 2025, ensuring expansion remains balanced, mission-aligned, and supported by the right infrastructure.
Employee Perspective:
“Our org chart is hardly ever static due to promotions, additional hires and the creation of new departments. This change creates opportunities for professional growth, and each development introduces the chance for team members to learn a skill or take on more responsibility.” -Built In Staff interview with a former employee, 2019
At-a-Glance
- Series C funding: $22 million (2019)
- Expansion: International launch (2024)
- Focus areas: AI-powered solutions | Employer branding | Talent matching tech
- Workforce: ~70+ employees | Scaling engineering and sales teams (2025)
- Growth model: Phased hiring + resource planning | Mission-aligned expansion
- Leadership philosophy: Hire for potential | Empower for impact
Learn more about Built In’s mission-driven expansion in Built In’s Leadership and Management: Inspiring Growth, Clarity, and Connection.
