Gusto: $14B valuation, IPO Readiness 78, Public. Filed S-1 with the SEC on December 2025 — IPO actively in progress. Track live on The IPO Stack.
Gusto is the full-service HR, payroll, and benefits platform for small and medium businesses, serving 300K+ companies across all 50 US states. Valued at $9.5B with $520M raised, Gusto processes $100B+ in payroll annually and generates $400M+ in ARR. Competes with ADP, Paychex, and Rippling in the $80B+ payroll and HR software market. IPO under active consideration as the category leader in SMB-focused HR technology.
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Gusto is already a public company.
Gusto is valued at $14B as of June 2021. This valuation is based on its most recent private funding round tracked by TechStackIPO.
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Gusto scores 78/100 (Grade: B) on TechStackIPO's IPO Readiness Index. The score evaluates funding scale, valuation trajectory, funding momentum, stage progression, and company maturity. Scores above 70 indicate strong near-term IPO potential.
Yes — Gusto filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC on December 16, 2025, indicating an active IPO process.
Gusto has raised $921M in total venture capital and private equity funding, with backing from General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins, Google Capital.
Gusto's notable investors include General Catalyst, Kleiner Perkins, Google Capital, T. Rowe Price, Dragoneer. Full investor details, funding round history, and lead investor breakdowns are available on TechStackIPO.
Gusto is a HR Technology company. Gusto is the full-service HR, payroll, and benefits platform for small and medium businesses, serving 300K+ companies ac.