- Blackline Safety is a leading provider of connected worker safety technology, focusing on enhancing safety in industrial environments with innovative solutions that have driven 36 consecutive quarters of revenue growth.
- In April 2026, Blackline Safety announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Francisco Partners for up to $850 million, offering shareholders $9.00 per share plus a contingent value right, representing a substantial premium over recent trading prices.
- The company serves over 4,300 customers across various industries, leveraging its technology to improve worker safety and operational efficiency, with notable partnerships including DAK Capital Inc. and the Lowy Family Group, who have committed to rolling over shares in the acquisition.
- Ideal buyers for Blackline's solutions are organizations in high-risk industries seeking to enhance worker safety and compliance, as evidenced by their record first quarter 2026 revenue of $38.8 million and annual recurring revenue of $90.5 million, indicating strong market demand for their offerings.
Sales and Support is the largest function with 387 employees (about 30%), followed by Engineering with 311 (about 24%). Marketing and Product includes 143 employees (~11%), and Information Technology has 106 (~8%). Finance and Administration (87; ~7%) and Human Resources (76; ~6%) comprise core corporate teams, with Business Management (66), Operations (43), and Program and Project Management (26) rounding out the organization. An additional 39 employees are categorized as Other.
Employee distribution shows a large portion classified under Other (796; roughly 62%), reflecting a broad footprint beyond the listed hubs. The largest named concentration is in Los Angeles, CA with 271 employees (~21%), followed by San Francisco, CA (53), Bengaluru, India (45), New York, NY (39), and London, UK (31). Smaller groups are based in Chicago, IL and Simi Valley, CA (15 each), San Jose, CA (10), and Denver, CO (9). Overall, BlackLine operates across multiple regions with a sizable share of employees outside its primary office locations.
