LivePerson
This article may have been created or edited in return for undisclosed payments, a violation of Wikipedia's terms of use. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. (August 2019) |
![]() | |
Company type | Public |
---|---|
Nasdaq: LPSN S&P 600 Component TASE: LPSN TA-35 Index Component | |
ISIN | US5381461012 |
Industry | Internet Computer software |
Founded | 1995 |
Headquarters | New York City |
Number of locations | None (remote working) |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Robert LoCascio, CEO |
Products | The Conversational Cloud LP Insights |
Revenue | ![]() |
Number of employees | 1,201 (As of December 2020)[1] |
Subsidiaries | LivePerson Ltd. (formerly HumanClick Ltd.) Kasamba Inc. Presto Experts Contact At Once!, LLC Engage Pty Ltd. LivePerson (UK) Ltd. LivePerson Netherlands B.V |
Website | www |
LivePerson is a global technology company that develops conversational commerce and AI software.[2]
Headquartered in New York City, LivePerson is best known as the developer of the Conversational Cloud, a software platform that allows consumers to message with brands.
In 2018, the company announced its AI offering, allowing customers to create AI-powered chatbots to answer consumer messages, alongside human customer service staff.[3]
History
LivePerson was founded in 1995 by Robert LoCascio.[4] In April 2000, the company completed an initial public offering on the NASDAQ,[5] in March 2011 its shares started trading also on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and are included in the TA-100 Index and the TA BlueTech Index.[6]
Since its founding, LivePerson expanded to include offices in UK, Israel, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, France and Japan. It has since closed all offices in favor of remote working.
LivePerson provides a web based engagement service, also referred to as click to chat.
Acquisitions
Acquisition Date | Company | Business | References |
---|---|---|---|
October 2000 | HumanClick | Real-time online customer service applications | [7] |
July 2006 | Proficient Systems | Provider of hosted proactive, revenue generating on-site chat solutions | [8] |
October 2007 | Kasamba Inc. | Online provider of chat-based experts | [9] |
April 2010 | NuConomy | Web analytics and optimization platform | [10] |
May 2012 | Amadesa | Web marketing company specializing in predictive intelligence technology | [11] |
June 2012 | Look.io, Inc. | Mobile chat provider | [12] |
November 2012 | ENGAGE Pty Ltd. | Australian provider of cloud-based customer contact solutions | [13] |
April 2014 | NextGraph | Digital engagement solutions company | [14] |
June 2014 | Synchronite | Co-browsing and video chat | [15] |
November 2014 | Contact At Once | Leading platform for C2B sales conversations | [16] |
February 2018 | BotCentral | Leading Bot Platform for Enterprise AI and Conversational Commerce | [1] |
October 2018 | Conversable | Conversational commerce and AI platform | [17] |
July 2021 | e-bot7 | Conversational AI for Customer Service | [18] |
October 2021 | Tenfold | Customer experience integration platform | [19] |
October 2021 | VoiceBase | Voice analytics platform | [20] |
Products and services
- The Conversational Cloud — A cloud-based method of customer messaging. Business can communicate with customers on web, mobile, and social.[21]
- LP Insights — Turns customers' chat transcripts into structured and unstructured data to provide actionable insights.[22]
See also
References
- ^ a b "SEC Filings". LivePerson. Retrieved 22 Nov 2021.
- ^ "LivePerson 10-K filing, February 25, 2019". February 25, 2019.
- ^ "LivePerson's Maven bot platform puts conversational AI in customer agents' hands". MarTech Today. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
- ^ "The establishment of our core values is one thing that we still refer back to each and every day. They are what define LivePerson". Business Interviews. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ "LivePerson returns to IPO price -- 10 years later", Marketwatch, April 7, 2010
- ^ "LivePerson dual lists on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange", Reuters, Mar 13, 2011
- ^ "LivePerson Acquires HumanClick, Creating a Global Market Leader in Real-Time eCRM Solutions for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses", Business Wire, October 13, 2000
- ^ "LivePerson buys live chat provider Proficient Systems in all-stock deal", Internet Retailer, July 19, 2006
- ^ "Kasamba to be Acquired by LivePerson", StartupIsrael.com, June 26, 2007, archived from the original on August 14, 2007
- ^ "LivePerson To Acquire Web Analytics Startup NuConomy For $3 Million", TechCrunch, Jan 25, 2010
- ^ "Web analytics marketing co Amadesa acquired by LivePerson", Globes, May 16, 2012
- ^ "Mobile Chat Platform Maker Look.io Acquired by LivePerson", Pando.com, June 12, 2012
- ^ LivePerson to Acquire Australia-based Customer Contact Solutions Provider, LivePerson, November 6, 2012
- ^ "LivePerson Adds New Team of Data Science Experts to Enhance its Leadership in Intelligent Digital Engagement". LivePerson. LivePerson. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ Gutbezahl, David. "LivePerson Looks to Better Engagement with Synchronite". TMCnet. TMCnet. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ "LivePerson Acquires Contact At Once! For $65M". NoCamels News. NoCamels News. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ^ "LivePerson acquires Conversable, a conversational AI company". VentureBeat. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ^ Inc, LivePerson. "LivePerson acquires e-bot7 to make self-serve, quick-launch conversational AI more accessible". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
{{cite web}}
:|last=
has generic name (help) - ^ "LivePerson acquires VoiceBase and Tenfold to power scaled Voice AI innovation". LivePerson. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "LivePerson acquires VoiceBase and Tenfold to power scaled Voice AI innovation". LivePerson. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "The LivePerson Conversational Cloud". LivePerson. LivePerson. August 5, 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ "LivePerson Launches LP Insights". Destination CRM. CRM Magazine. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
External links
- Software companies based in New York City
- Online companies of the United States
- Web analytics
- Cloud applications
- 2000 initial public offerings
- Instant messaging
- Software companies of the United States
- 1995 establishments in New York City
- Software companies established in 1995
- Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange
- Companies listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
- Publicly traded companies based in New York City