Handshake
PrivateLast Round
Series F
Jan 19, 2022
Est. Valuation
$3.5B
Total Funding Raised
$434M
Momentum
Top 10%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Handshake is a human capital services company that provides a career network designed to connect students, universities, and employers.
Sector
Enterprise Software
Verticals
HR, NLP & Conversational AI, Retail Technology
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Marketplace Commission, Freemium, Usage-Based SaaS
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Keywords
Price History
Caplight MarketPrice™ estimate for Handshake, published with a 90-day delay.
Caplight MarketPrice™
$71.09
per share, as of April 2026
+57.0%
2-year change
Caplight MarketPrice™ is an estimate of private secondary market pricing, shown here on a delayed basis for illustrative purposes only. It may be incomplete, is subject to change, and may not be relied upon for any purpose or considered investment advice.
Handshake Comparables
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| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| RippleMatch | 81% | |
| GradLeaders | 79% | |
| Volaris Group | 78% | |
Handshake Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series F | Jan 19, 2022 | ||||
| Series E | May 12, 2021 | ||||
| Series D | Oct 20, 2020 | ||||
| Series C | Oct 31, 2018 | ||||
| Series B | Nov 17, 2016 | ||||
Series A | Feb 3, 2016 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Handshake Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Notable Capital | Series E, Series F, Series D |
| EQT Ventures | Series E, Series F, Series D, Series C |
| Imaginable Futures | Series D, Series E |
| GSV Ventures | Series A |
| Reach Capital | Series E, Series F, Series C |
| Annox Capital | Series A, Seed, Series B |
| Sapphire Ventures | Series E |
Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Apr 7, 2026
Foundational AI labs are reportedly using the platform.
- Apr 2, 2026
Supports hundreds of thousands of Fellows for AI projects.
Handshake Filings
SEC and related filings with document metadata.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Handshake's valuation, stock price, and market status.