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Branch is on a mission: To power impactful experiences in the connected world. We build and provide software as a service for enterprise businesses to acquire, retain, and engage their users, delivering linking and measurement solutions across all digital environments for flawless user journeys and foolproof campaign insights.
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Branch Company Culture
Branch Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.7/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Environment
A+Executive Team
A+Happiness
A+Branch CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David Karnstedt
91 /100
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Diversity at Branch
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Diverse employees at Branch have rated Team, Leadership, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Branch
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Women at Branch have rated Team, Happiness, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Branch eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
77
Branch employees are 77% more likely to recommend Branch as a great place to work
| 83% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 6% | Detractors |
Branch Company News
Branch Raises $300 Million at $4 Billion
February 23rd, 2022February 22nd, 2022February 24th, 2022
We are excited to announce that Branch has raised $300 million in new funding at a valuation of over $4 billion!
This will allow us to significantly expand our industry-leading mobile linking platform (MLP), to help brands unlock new ways to grow through their owned and organic channels, as well as continue transforming our mobile measurement partner (MMP) solutions for paid media, while accelerating our research into new, next-generation solu
Branch Raises $300 Million at $4 Billion Valuation to Crack Open Walled Gardens | The Branch Blog
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In an effort to better understand and learn from the Black community
June 15th, 2020June 14th, 2020June 16th, 2020
In an effort to better understand and learn from the Black community, Branch will be celebrating #Juneteenth this year as a company holiday. This Friday will be a day centered around educating, connecting, and taking action within our own communities.
Branch stands in solidarity with the Black community and is committed to helping fight racial injustice, systemic racism, and other types of discrimination. #blacklivesmatter #lifeatbranch
We Stand in Solidarity with the Black Community
June 2nd, 2020June 1st, 2020June 3rd, 2020
We stand in solidarity with the Black community against racism and injustice. Silence is not an option, and we urge others to join us in speaking up. We are taking a stand towards positive change to create a better tomorrow.
Happy Holi!
March 10th, 2020March 9th, 2020March 11th, 2020
Happy Holi! Also known as the Festival of Colors, this ancient Hindu festival celebrates the arrival of spring. Celebrations include throwing colored powder on each other, spraying water guns, and lighting a bonfire.
Branch Named As One of America's Best Startup Employers
March 10th, 2020March 9th, 2020March 11th, 2020
We're proud to be recognized on Forbes' list of America's Best Startup Employers! Their selection criteria of employer reputation, employee satisfaction, and growth are aspects of our company we strive to uphold. #lifeatbranch https://www.forbes.com/americas-best-startup-employers/#550ff1276527
America's Best Startups Employers 2020
Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to identify the up-and-coming companies liked best by their employees in our inaugural ranking of America’s best startup employers.
Working at Branch
Working at Branch is rated highly by 350 employees, across various culture dimensions. Branch employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Branch’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Branch was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Branch
A+
Overall Company Culture at Branch is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Top
5%
Branch ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Branch Employee Reviews
Out of 1613 Branch employee reviews, 97% were positive. The remaining 3% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Branch improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 97% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 3% |
Positive Reviews From Branch Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone is super focussed and strives to be the best at what they do. People invest in building meaningful relationships and most that would last for a lifetime.
- What are some of the best things about your team?The team is extremely smart and driven. I've never worked with a group of people that take the company's values so seriously, work so hard to achieve success while building a strong community amongst each other.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?We have a core set of values that the company takes very seriously. Transparency is one of my favorite values and the executive team is extremely open and honest.
Constructive Feedback From Branch Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I feel like I am paid under market value but that is likely due to my lack of experience. Hopefully I can prove I am worth more
Branch Company Information
Branch Company Overview
Branch is on a mission: To power impactful experiences in the connected world. We build and provide software as a service for enterprise businesses to acquire, retain, and engage their users, delivering linking and measurement solutions across all digital environments for flawless user journeys and foolproof campaign insights.
Branch was founded in 2014 and its current CEO is David Karnstedt. Since its inception 12 years ago, Branch has grown to 405 employees.
Branch Mission, Vision & Values
Branch Mission Statement
At Branch, our people are our lifeblood, and every Branch employee strives to exemplify our core values. We all have a critical role to play in creating a product, team, and company that provides the utmost value to our customers. Join the team and help us build a global company that is revolutionizing the mobile ecosystem!
Branch Vision Statement
Branch is on a mission: To power impactful experiences in the connected world. We build and provide software as a service for enterprise businesses to acquire, retain, and engage their users, delivering linking and measurement solutions across all digital environments for flawless user journeys and foolproof campaign insights. Branch is an award-winning employer headquartered in Mountain View, CA. World-class brands like Instacart, Western Union, NBCUniversal, Zocdoc and Sephora acquire users, retain customers and drive more conversions with Branch.
Branch Values
- Take your shot: Boldly take smart risks and seize opportunities to stay ahead.
- Hustle with heart: Prioritize impact over activity and own meaningful outcomes.
- Crush it together: Empathize with customers, and deliver value for mutual success.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Branch
Tech for Black Founders:
Today, only 1% of founders backed by venture capital in the United States are Black.
As growing leaders in the technology industry, each of us can use our platforms to start evening those odds in whatever way we can.
To this end, we are coming together to make the Growth Stack completely free to early-stage startups led by Black founders, in an effort to provide concrete, long-lasting support.
Read full program details here:
https://branch.io/tech-for-black-founders/
| Website | branch.io/ |
|---|---|
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Tel | 650-209-6461 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | branch.io/careers/ |
| Social Sites | |
| Headquarters | |
| Mountain View HQ | 1975 W El Camino Real Mountain View, CA 94040 United States of America |
| England HQ | 3 Waterhouse Sq England, AR EC1N 2SW United Kingdom |
| Bangalore HQ | Prestige Summit, 6 St Johns Rd, Halasuru, Hermit Colony, Sivanchetti Gardens Bangalore 560025 India |
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Branch Employees
Branch has 405 employees in 3 locations. 350 employees at Branch have reviewed Branch across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 350 Branch employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Branch are extremely happy with their total compensation at Branch, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Branch are extremely happy with their team. 350 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Branch are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Branch believe the environment at Branch is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Branch is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at Branch work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Branch are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Branch employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Branch report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
97% of Branch employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Branch employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
87% of Branch employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Branch employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
97% of Branch employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Branch - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Branch is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Branch employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Branch KPIs and OKRs
At Branch 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Branch's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 323 Branch employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 306 have said yes.
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Branch CEO & Leadership
91 /100
Branch CEO Awards and Recognitions
Branch’s CEO David Karnstedt started in this role in 2024. David’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, David Karnstedt has won the Best CEOs in 2023. In addition, David has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2022 specifically for Diversity, making Branch’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Branch’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Business Development department, employees in the Customer Support department, and employees with Entry Level experience. However, employees in the General & Administrative department, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and employees in the Customer Success department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Branch’s competitors, David Karnstedt ranks right above Braze CEO Bill Magnuson. Under Karnstedt’s leadership, Branch employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Gender and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Branch could stand to see real improvement.
Branch Leadership
The Branch Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO David Karnstedt, Chief People Officer Robin Lykins, and VP, Engineering Adam Cohen
David Karnstedt CEO / President
David is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Branch. For over 25 years, David has provided executive leadership with... read more
Robin Lykins Chief People Officer
Robin Lykins serves as the Chief People Officer of Branch.
Adam Cohen VP, Engineering
Adam Cohen serves as the VP, Engineering of Branch.
Ariana Goodell VP, Legal
Ariana Goodell serves as the VP, Legal of Branch.
Rick Johnson VP, Finance
Rick Johnson serves as the VP, Finance of Branch.
Branch Salaries
How much does Branch pay?
How much do people at Branch get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Branch is $125,000, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $125,000, or $60 per hour.
345 employees at Branch rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 887 ratings) while 345 employees at Branch rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 679 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $133k | $133k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $190k | $190k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $275k | $275k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $283k | $283k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $371k | $371k | 100th Percentile |
$125,000*
Average Compensation
$125,000*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diversity & Inclusion at Branch
Diverse employees at Branch score the company 85/100 across various culture categories, placing Branch in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Branch across various culture dimensions.
Building a culture where we all belong,,At Branch we take a holistic approach when it comes to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Diversity is more than anyone’s gender, race, or ethnicity. We're dedicated to building an organization that is representative of all people, all backgrounds, and all perspectives because we believe the best ideas come from a diverse way of looking at technology and the world. We strive for Branch to be a place where people can be themselves and feel comfortable voicing diverse perspectives without judgment or bias.
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Branch Perks & Benefits
Branch provides the following additional resources for employee mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing: HeadSpace Calm for Kaiser Urban Sitter Employee Assistance Program Professional Development Budget One Medical (Anthem)
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Branch PTO
Branch's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Branch's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Branch Careers
Branch Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Branch applied for 33 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved, 27% certified-withdrawn, and 6% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Branch unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 9 were withdrawn by Branch after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Branch has a total of 405 employees
33
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 67% Granted (22 out of 33)
- 0% Denied ( out of 33)
- 6% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 33)
- 27% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (9 out of 33)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Branch on Comparably
Candidates By Department
IT | 20% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 20% | |
Product | 20% | |
Marketing | 20% | |
Finance | 10% | |
Other | 10% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 60% | |
|---|---|---|
San Ramon | 10% | |
Granite Bay | 10% | |
Oakland | 10% | |
Other | 10% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Branch
What is Branch address?
Branch location is at 1975 W El Camino Real
Who is the CEO of Branch?
Branch CEO is David Karnstedt, their score by employees is 91
What are the salaries in Branch
The average salary for employees in Branch is 125000$
What is Branch eNPS?
The eNPS for Branch is 77
How many employees work in Branch?
Branch has 405 employees
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