
Apollo.io has revolutionized go-to-market strategies with its AI-powered sales platform, achieving a remarkable 500 percent year-over-year growth. This transformative solution empowers sales and marketing teams to connect with customers more effectively, addressing real-world challenges in today’s dynamic economy.
Apollo.io’s AI platform, trusted by over 500,000 companies like Autodesk and DocuSign, redefines go-to-market strategies by leveraging a robust B2B database. Founded in 2015 by Tim Zheng and Ray Li, the platform addresses the challenge of finding accurate contact data, enabling sales teams to engage high-value leads with precision. In 2025, it facilitated over 47 million targeted prospecting actions, showcasing its impact on sales efficiency.
The platform’s AI Research Agent delivers measurable results, with sales teams booking 46 percent more meetings and seeing a 35 percent increase in bookings over three months. Customers like Smartling report 10x productivity gains, driven by reduced manual research and enhanced personalization. Tim Zheng, Apollo’s co-founder and CEO, states, “We’re not trying to replace salespeople—we’re giving them GTM superpowers,” emphasizing AI’s role in amplifying human potential.
Apollo’s streamlined platform replaces ineffective traditional tools, offering an intuitive interface that empowers sales professionals to work smarter. Matt Curl, Apollo’s COO, notes, “In 2025, the best sellers aren’t technical wizards—they’re curious and coachable professionals who know how to leverage the latest technology to ask the right questions and build stronger relationships.” This approach ensures accessibility for businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprises.
Backed by a $100 million Series D funding round in 2023, Apollo is valued at $1.6 billion and has reached over $145 million in annual recurring revenue. The company plans to hire 300 new employees by the end of 2025 across engineering, sales, and marketing teams, with roles in the U.S., Mexico, and Poland. This expansion supports Apollo’s mission to democratize advanced sales intelligence globally.
Apollo.io’s AI platform is reshaping the sales landscape, offering unparalleled efficiency and precision. By integrating cutting-edge AI with a trusted B2B database, Apollo empowers sales teams to achieve extraordinary results, positioning itself as a leader in the future of go-to-market strategies.
Apollo is a $1.6B AI-powered sales platform that helps revenue teams find and engage leads, automate outreach, manage deals, and enrich data — all in one place. Known for its industry-leading B2B database of more than 210 million contacts and 35 million companies, Apollo's end-to-end platform helps businesses of all sizes unlock their full market potential with unparalleled precision and ease.
Trusted by 500,000+ companies, including Autodesk, Cyera, and DocuSign, Apollo is building the number one go-to-market platform to make the sales process intelligent, turnkey, and accessible for all.