Perforce

Perforce Software, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryVersion control software, application lifecycle management, Git repository management, developer collaboration tools, platform automation tools, and Agile planning software
Founded1995 (1995) in Alameda, California, U.S.
FounderChristopher Seiwald
HeadquartersMinneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Christopher Seiwald (Founder)
  • Jim Cassens (CEO)
  • Janet Dryer (Chair)
Products
Owner
Number of employees
1,200 (2022)
Websiteperforce.com

Perforce Software, Inc. is an American developer of software used for developing and running applications, including version control software, web-based repository management, developer collaboration, application lifecycle management, web application servers, debugging tools, platform automation, and agile planning software.

The company is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is equally owned by private equity firms Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners.