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impact.com is an American technology company that provides partnership management software for brands and publishers. Founded in 2008 as Impact Radius,[1] the company offers a platform for managing affiliate marketing, influencer partnerships, and referral programs. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.

History

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impact.com was established in 2008 by Per Pettersen and several co-founders under the name Impact Radius.[1] The company initially focused on affiliate marketing technology before expanding to support additional partnership models.

In 2016, impact.com received a $30 million investment from Silversmith Capital Partners.[1] The company rebranded from Impact Radius to impact.com in 2017.[2] David A. Yovanno was appointed CEO in 2017, with Pettersen remaining as executive chairman.[1]

In July 2021, impact.com raised $150 million in a funding round led by Qatar Investment Authority and Providence Public, which valued the company at $1.5 billion.[3] At that time, the company reported surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue.[3]

The company has expanded through several acquisitions, including Forensiq (2016),[1] Activate (2020), Trackonomics (2021),[4] and SaaSquatch (2023).[5]

Products and services

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impact.com provides a partnership management platform that includes tools for affiliate program management, influencer marketing, and customer referral programs.[3]

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