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KLAVIYO HITS $1.5B RUN RATE WITH 26% REVENUE GROWTH

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, AUG 7, 2026

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Klaviyo CEO Andrew Bialecki reported the email marketing platform reached a $1.5 billion annual run rate, driven by 26% quarterly revenue growth and expansion of its customer base to over 205,000 businesses.

The company continues scaling despite a sequential slowdown from previous growth rates. Bialecki attributed the durable expansion to a broad customer foundation spanning various industries and company sizes. Recent wins include major clients such as Warner Music Group and the San Francisco 49ers, signaling Klaviyo's expanding reach beyond traditional e-commerce segments. The platform focuses on email and SMS marketing automation for online retailers and merchants. The $1.5 billion run rate represents significant scaling since Klaviyo's 2023 IPO. The company faces increasing competition in the marketing automation space but maintains strong positioning through product integration and customer retention. Bialecki's remarks come as e-commerce platforms reassess spending priorities following economic uncertainty, making sustained growth at Klaviyo's pace noteworthy for the broader SaaS sector.

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