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Drift

Drift

Drift replaces static lead forms with real-time AI-powered conversations that engage, qualify, and convert website visitors into pipeline faster. It helps B2B revenue teams deliver personalized buyer experiences at scale across the entire customer journey.

drift.comBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesFounded 2015

Last updated Jun 3, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jun 8, 2026

Industry
Conversational Marketing and Sales Technology
Business Model
SaaS
Target Market
Mid-Market and Enterprise
Employee Count
501-1000
Funding
$107M
Revenue Range
$50M-$100M
Parent Company
Salesloft
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Pioneer and category leader in conversational marketing for B2B companies, now operating as part of Salesloft's revenue platform

Overview

Drift is a conversational marketing and sales platform founded in 2015 by David Cancel and Elias Torres, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The platform enables B2B companies to engage website visitors through AI-powered chatbots, live chat, and personalized messaging, replacing traditional lead capture forms with real-time conversations that qualify and convert prospects faster. Drift pioneered the 'conversational marketing' category and became one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the B2B marketing technology space. Drift's core product suite includes its Conversational Marketing platform, Conversational Sales tools, and Drift Engage — an AI-driven personalization layer that tailors website experiences based on visitor intent and firmographic data. The platform integrates deeply with CRM systems like Salesforce and marketing automation tools like HubSpot and Marketo, making it a central hub in the modern B2B revenue stack. Drift's Revenue Acceleration Platform positions it as more than a chatbot tool, offering video messaging, email, and intelligence features to support the full buyer journey. In February 2023, Drift was acquired by Salesloft, a leading sales engagement platform, in a deal that brought together conversational marketing and sales engagement capabilities under one roof. Drift continues to operate as a distinct brand and product within the Salesloft portfolio, maintaining its platform and customer base while benefiting from deeper integration with Salesloft's sales engagement tools. The combined offering aims to provide revenue teams with a more unified go-to-market platform spanning outbound engagement and inbound conversion.

Products & Features

Drift Conversational Marketing

AI-powered chatbots and live chat that engage inbound website visitors, qualify leads, and book meetings in real time without forms

Drift Conversational Sales

Tools that help sales reps engage buyers with personalized messaging, video, and real-time alerts when target accounts visit the site

Drift Engage

AI-driven personalization engine that tailors website experiences and chat playbooks based on visitor firmographics, intent signals, and behavior

Drift Video

Asynchronous video messaging tool enabling sales reps to send personalized video messages to prospects directly within the platform

Drift Email

AI-powered email assistant that re-engages unresponsive leads and routes interested prospects back into live conversations

Drift Intelligence

Account-based insights and intent data layer that surfaces which target accounts are on-site and what they are interested in

Drift Prospector

Tool that helps sales teams identify and prioritize high-intent accounts visiting the website for timely outreach

Key Features
AI-powered chatbots with natural language processingReal-time live chat and visitor alertsMeeting scheduling and calendar integrationAccount-based personalization and targetingIntent data and firmographic routingAsynchronous video messagingConversation analytics and reportingCustom chat playbooks and workflowsCRM and MAP integrationsMobile app for sales rep engagement
Use Cases
Replacing static lead capture forms with real-time conversational experiencesQualifying and routing inbound leads to the right sales rep instantlyBooking meetings directly from website chat interactionsPersonalizing website experiences for target accounts in ABM programsAlerting sales reps when high-value accounts are active on the websiteRe-engaging cold leads through AI-powered email follow-upEnabling asynchronous video outreach in sales prospectingSupporting customer success and onboarding through chat automation
Customer Segments
B2B SaaS companiesEnterprise technology vendorsFinancial services firmsProfessional services organizationsMid-market B2B companies with high-velocity sales motionsAccount-based marketing teamsRevenue operations teams
Corporate history
  • 2015Founded
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