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SurveyMonkey company history timeline

1999

Ryan launched the company in 1999 as a part-time project out of his apartment and established SurveyMonkey as the Internet’s most popular survey tool, used by individuals and organizations throughout the world.

SurveyMonkey was founded in 1999 and has consistently defined the online surveys category.

2009

Dave Goldberg joined SurveyMonkey in 2009.

The company was owned by Ryan and Chris Finley until Spectrum Equity and Bain Capital acquired a majority interest in the company in 2009.

He has served on SurveyMonkey’s board of directors since 2009, most recently as Chair.

2011

Donated more than $15 million in nonprofit donations through SurveyMonkey Contribute as an ongoing effort since its start in 2011.

2014

Their latest funding was raised on Dec 15, 2014 from a Private Equity round.

2019

Their most recent acquisition was GetFeedback on Aug 5, 2019.

One of the most exciting developments of 2019 has been the 2 new companies we’ve brought into the SurveyMonkey fold.

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1999
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Headquarters
San Mateo, CA
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Ryan Finley,Chris Finley
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