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Lattice

Lattice helps enterprises manage employee performance, engagement, and development in one platform.

Series F $332M total Founded 2015 San Francisco, California

Lattice is a People Success Platform that unifies performance management, goal-setting, employee engagement, compensation management, career development, and people analytics into a single solution for mid-to-large enterprises. The platform helps organizations move beyond annual performance cycles to continuous feedback and development workflows. Customers like Huge and Million Dollar Baby Co. report significant efficiency gains—including 2,000 hours saved and 92% survey completion rates. Lattice differentiates itself through deep modularity, comprehensive HRIS integration, and enterprise-grade analytics capabilities.

Problem solved

Organizations waste time managing fragmented HR tools and inefficient annual performance cycles instead of enabling continuous employee development and data-driven people decisions.

Target customer

Mid-to-large enterprises (500+ employees) with complex HR needs, including tech companies, professional services, and established organizations seeking comprehensive people analytics and modular HR workflows.

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Founders

Jack Altman

Co-Founder, Former CEO

VP of Business Development at Teespring; investment banking background at Gleacher & Company; Princeton graduate (2011). Stepped down as CEO in December 2023.

Eric Koslow

Co-Founder, Former CTO

Lead engineer at Teespring. Stepped down from CTO role in May 2022 to pursue another startup.

Sarah Franklin

CEO

Former Salesforce executive who became CEO in January 2024.

Funding history

Seed $2.3M May 2016 Led by Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital · Slack Fund, Fuel Capital, SV Angel, Marc Benioff, Alexis Ohanian, Elad Gil

Series A $6.4M August 2017 Led by Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures · Unknown

Series E $60M March 23, 2021 Led by Tiger Global Management · Unknown

Series F $175M January 19, 2022 Led by Thrive Capital · Elad Gil, Tiger Global, Dragoneer

Total raised: $332M

Industries

Enterprise Applications Management Information Systems Human Resources Productivity Tools

Pricing

Talent Management plan: $11/seat/month (billed annually); add-ons include Engagement, Grow, and Compensation ($4-6/seat/month). HRIS plan: $10/seat/month with optional Payroll and Time Tracking add-ons. Minimum annual agreement: $4,000. Pricing not publicly listed; actual costs vary based on configuration.

Notable customers

Slack, Asana, Solera Health, Guild Education, Los Angeles Dodgers, Million Dollar Baby Co., GoCardless, Weave, NPact, Turo, Clio, Reddit, Cruise, Glossier, Webflow, Gusto, Intercom, Discord

Website

lattice.com/

Competitors

15Five

Better suited for small to mid-sized companies prioritizing speed and simplicity; Lattice is better for enterprises seeking depth, modular growth, and comprehensive analytics.

Culture Amp

Focused on engagement surveys and culture; Lattice offers broader functionality including performance management, compensation planning, and integrated HRIS.

Leapsome

Mid-market focused with lighter workflows; Lattice serves larger enterprises with more complex analytics and modular expansion capabilities.

BambooHR

Primarily HRIS-focused; Lattice integrates HRIS with deeper performance management and continuous feedback capabilities.

Workday HCM

Enterprise-grade but often requires custom implementation; Lattice offers faster deployment with modular configuration.

Why this matters: Lattice has achieved unicorn status ($3B valuation, $332M raised) and serves nearly 5,000 enterprises by consolidating fragmented HR workflows into a single platform. Its modular approach and focus on continuous feedback over annual cycles represent a meaningful shift in how large organizations manage people, making it one of the most significant HR-tech platforms in the current market.

Best for: Large enterprises (500+ employees) that need integrated performance management, engagement tracking, compensation planning, and people analytics with the flexibility to adopt modules over time.

Use cases

Eliminating Annual Performance Review Cycles

Huge implemented Lattice to move from annual, peer-review cycles to continuous feedback and achieved 2,000 hours in time savings. Instead of batch processing reviews once yearly, managers and employees engage in ongoing 1:1 conversations tracked in Lattice.

Improving Survey Completion and Engagement Visibility

Million Dollar Baby Co. used Lattice's customizable engagement surveys to achieve a record 92% completion rate on bi-annual surveys. The unified platform made participation frictionless and provided transparency into employee sentiment across the organization.

Reducing Voluntary Turnover Through Recognition and Growth

NPact implemented Lattice and saw a 45.6% increase in peer recognition and a 6% decrease in voluntary turnover. The recognition and career development features improved employee visibility into growth opportunities and peer appreciation.

Centralizing Compensation Management and Analytics

Organizations use Lattice's compensation module to replace spreadsheet-based salary planning with structured workflows, benchmarking, and equity management—enabling data-driven comp decisions across the company.

Alternatives

15Five Pick 15Five if your company is under 500 employees and values simplicity and cultural alignment over comprehensive modular features.

Culture Amp Pick Culture Amp if engagement surveys and culture analytics are your primary need; Lattice is better if you need integrated performance management and compensation.

BambooHR Pick BambooHR if HRIS and core HR admin are your focus; Lattice is better for continuous performance management and advanced people analytics.

FAQ

What does Lattice do? +

Lattice is a People Success Platform that combines performance management, goal-setting, engagement surveys, compensation management, career development, and people analytics into one unified system. It helps organizations move from annual performance cycles to continuous feedback and development workflows. It also includes integrated HRIS capabilities for core HR administration.

How much does Lattice cost? +

Lattice's Talent Management plan starts at $11/seat/month (billed annually). Add-ons like Engagement, Grow, and Compensation cost $4-6/seat/month. The HRIS plan is $10/seat/month. There is a $4,000 minimum annual agreement. Pricing is not publicly displayed and varies based on configuration and contract terms.

What are alternatives to Lattice? +

Top alternatives include 15Five (simpler, small-to-mid-market focused), Culture Amp (survey and engagement focused), BambooHR (HRIS-focused), Leapsome (mid-market), and Workday HCM (enterprise, but heavier implementation).

Who uses Lattice? +

Mid-to-large enterprises including Slack, Asana, Guild Education, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and thousands of other companies worldwide. Lattice serves nearly 5,000 customers, with strong adoption among tech companies, professional services, and established organizations with 500+ employees.

How does Lattice compare to Culture Amp? +

Both handle engagement surveys, but Culture Amp is primarily survey and culture analytics focused. Lattice is broader—it includes continuous performance management, 360° reviews, goal tracking, compensation planning, and integrated HRIS. Culture Amp is better if surveys and culture metrics are your core need; Lattice is better if you need a unified platform for performance, development, and HR administration.