PitchBook Named an Inspiring Workplace in North America for Second Consecutive Year
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 27, 2025--
PitchBook, the premier data provider for the private and public capital markets, today announced it has been named a 2025 North American Inspiring Workplace by Inspiring Workplaces Group (IW), in association with Employera. The award recognizes organizations that foster cultures of trust, inclusivity, and purpose through exceptional leadership, employee wellbeing initiatives, and a commitment to creating environments where individuals can thrive. Winners are evaluated across six key areas including culture and purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, employee voice, and employee experience. This marks the second year in a row that PitchBook has been honored, placing 38th on the 2025 list.
'PitchBook has built a dynamic and people-first culture that aligns deeply with its mission of bringing transparency to capital markets. Their well-defined values—Customers are King, Excellence as a State of Mind, Embrace and Drive Change, Focus on Focus, and Make it Fun—are evident in their approach to leadership, well-being, and employee engagement. Their commitment to fostering innovation, inclusion, and professional growth is truly commendable,' said IW's judges.
PitchBook continues to evolve its workplace culture through a range of programs and initiatives that promote employee wellbeing, career development, and belonging. From expanded mental health benefits and inclusive leadership training to employee-led resource groups and global volunteer efforts, PitchBook remains focused on creating an environment where every global team member feels valued and supported.
'The people here are without a doubt what makes PitchBook so special. They are the key drivers behind our success,' said Rod Diefendorf, President and COO of PitchBook. 'It starts with hiring people who align with our core values, but then continuing to invest in their development, well-being, and success. We are incredibly proud of the environment we've cultivated and the passionate, talented people who make PitchBook an exceptional place to work. This award is a direct reflection of our incredible team.'
With a growing global footprint and a mission-driven approach, PitchBook combines innovative technology with a people-first mindset. The company has nearly 4,000 team members globally across offices in Seattle, San Francisco, New York, London, and Singapore. The PitchBook Platform delivers unprecedented access to private and public equity markets, serving as an all-in-one research and analysis tool for investment and research professionals—including venture capital and private equity firms, corporate development teams, investment banks, LPs, lenders, law firms, and accounting firms.
To learn more about careers at PitchBook, click here.
About PitchBook
PitchBook is a financial data and software company that provides transparency into the capital markets to help professionals discover and execute opportunities with confidence and efficiency. PitchBook collects and analyzes detailed data across both private and public markets—including VC, PE, leveraged loans, private credit, real estate, real assets, infrastructure, funds of funds, secondaries, co-investments, CLOs, and more. The company's data and analysis are available through the PitchBook Platform, industry news, and in-depth reports. Founded in 2007, PitchBook operates globally with more than 3,000 team members. Its platform, data, and research serve over 100,000 professionals around the world. In 2016, Morningstar acquired PitchBook, which now operates as an independent subsidiary.
About The Inspiring Workplaces Group – Change The World
Inspiring Workplaces is headquartered in the UK and operates in North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Asia and Australasia. Inspiring Workplaces™ believes in recognizing and helping to shape the forward-thinking organizations of the future that put their people first. By shedding light on these innovative workplaces, Inspiring Workplaces helps to encourage positive change by providing a source of inspiration and education for others who seek it.
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