MuleSoft
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology, Software |
| Predecessor | MuleSource |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Ross Mason, Dave Rosenberg |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Brent Hayward (CEO) |
| Products | Anypoint Platform, Mule runtime engine |
Number of employees | 1400+ (2019) |
| Parent | Salesforce |
MuleSoft, LLC. is a technology firm based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in integration software designed to link applications, data sources, and devices. Established in 2006 by Ross Mason and Dave Rosenberg, the company’s primary offering, the Anypoint Platform, facilitates integration across software as a service (SaaS), on-premises systems, legacy infrastructures, and various other platforms.
The organization’s business strategy centers on delivering scalable integration solutions for enterprises aiming to enhance digital transformation efforts and improve interoperability within complex IT environments. By 2017, MuleSoft reported revenues amounting to US$296.46 million, with total assets reaching US$492.60 million and a workforce of roughly 1,188 employees. Although the company experienced operating losses that year, it maintained robust asset growth and a solid equity position.
In 2018, MuleSoft was acquired by Salesforce for $6.5 billion through a cash-and-stock deal, strengthening Salesforce’s product suite with advanced integration technologies to broaden its footprint in the enterprise software market. This acquisition bolstered MuleSoft’s competitive positioning and global reach within the Salesforce organizational framework. Brent Hayward serves as CEO, overseeing strategic leadership and driving business expansion initiatives.
History
Originally launched as MuleSource by Ross Mason and Dave Rosenberg in 2006, the company grew out of the open source project Mule, created by Mason in 2003. The term "mule" symbolizes the platform’s role in simplifying the complex process of integrating data and applications. In 2009, the firm rebranded as MuleSoft, initially concentrating on middleware and messaging solutions before evolving into cloud-based integration with its signature Anypoint Platform.
In April 2013, MuleSoft raised $37 million in Series E funding led by New Enterprise Associates, along with strategic contributions from Salesforce.com and other investors, bringing total capital raised across seven rounds to $259 million. During that same month, MuleSoft acquired ProgrammableWeb, a prominent resource for developers focused on API-driven applications, strengthening its position in API integration.
The company filed for an IPO in February 2017 and made its public market debut on the New York Stock Exchange on March 17, 2017—marking a pivotal moment in its financial trajectory and market visibility.
Salesforce announced its acquisition of MuleSoft for about $6.5 billion in March 2018 as part of a strategic effort to enhance its integration capabilities. The deal was completed in May 2018, incorporating MuleSoft’s offerings into Salesforce’s worldwide operations and enhancing its competitive edge within the enterprise software sector.
Products
MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform includes several key components: Anypoint Design Center for API creation; Anypoint Exchange, which serves as a repository for APIs, templates, and reusable assets; and Anypoint Management Center—a unified dashboard for overseeing and controlling APIs and integrations. Additionally, the company offers the Mule runtime engine that facilitates smooth connectivity between enterprise applications deployed both on-premises and in cloud environments, minimizing the need for custom point-to-point integration coding.
Operations
As of August 2019, MuleSoft had a workforce exceeding 1,400 employees and catered to upwards of 1,600 clients worldwide.