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Gallup

901 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States

Overview

Gallup.com provides data-driven news based on the U.S. and world polls, daily tracking, and public opinion research. It offers Clifton StrengthsFinder, an online assessment that helps individuals identify, understand, and maximize their strengths; management courses; tools for measuring and managing employee’s enthusiasm and commitment to their jobs; employee and customer engagement surveys; and student surveys. In addition, the company offers online tools for educators; Gallup Analytics, an online platform that provides subscribers with access a century of the U.S. data and a decade of global tracking data; and talents-based assessments. The company was founded in 1935 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
0
Investments · 12mo
1
Active investors
8

Sector focus

  • Analytics
  • Consulting
  • News
  • Software
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Investment portfolio

  • Semafor

    Participated · Equity · Jan 2026

    Semafor operates a global digital news and events platform that has quickly diversified its revenue streams across advertising and live events. Roughly half of its 2025 revenue, reported at about $40 million, came from its events division, with the remainder generated by advertising. The company achieved profitability for the first time in 2025 after investing heavily in its events arm. Having launched with capital from strategic investors and family offices, Semafor has continued to favor this investor profile, avoiding traditional venture governance concessions such as board seats. Its new capital raise marks the company’s first priced equity round, valuing the firm at $330 million post-money. Total capital raised now approaches roughly $64 million, providing resources to further expand content offerings and scale its lucrative events franchise.

Team

  • George Gallup

    Founder

  • Aya Waheed

    Gallup Strengths and Executive Coach

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  • Jesus Rios

    Senior Regional Director

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  • Jane Miller

    President and Chief Operating Officer

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