HISTORY
Building a trusted place to grow together for more than 15 years.
Founded in 2007 by Rob Wenger and Andy Steggles, Higher Logic has a deep history innovating and delivering community, marketing, and other software solutions for associations, non-profits, B2C and B2B businesses.
We pioneered and shaped the landscape of community solutions, literally defining what community means. Now, our suite of integrated solutions empowers over 3,000 organizations across 270,000+ communities, which generates over 7 billion interactions annually.
But it’s not just about the numbers. Our software helps organizations build stronger brand loyalty, become more data-driven, foster a sense of belonging, and take engagement to the next level.
Our History
What started in 2007 delivering unique solutions for the associations market has flourished into full-fledged, top class community solutions for the breadth and depth of customers & markets we serve.
2007
Higher Logic Founded
Higher Logic is founded to transform the way associations reach, engage & retain members.
2016
Growth Investment
JMI Equity makes a strategic investment in Higher Logic to accelerate growth.
2017
Acquisitions to accelerate innovation
Higher Logic acquires four leading association marketing platforms - Informz, Real Magnet, Socious, and Kavi - to bolster engagement within community solutions.
2019
Global Expansion for Growth
Australia office opens, expanding Higher Logic’s global reach and ushering in an era of international growth.
2020
Thought leadership community acquisition
Higher Logic acquires Gain Grow Retain, the largest community for customer success leaders.
2021
B2B & B2C Platform Acquisition
Higher Logic acquires Vanilla Forums to solidify the company's commitment in the B2B and B2C market.
2022
Launch of Higher Logic Thrive
Higher Logic elevates its Community and Marketing Automation solutions with the introduction of Higher Logic Thrive, establishing a central platform for member engagement and ecosystem partner integrations.
2023
Rob Wenger Returns
Higher Logic’s co-founder and former CEO Rob Wenger returns to advance product innovation and strategic partnerships.
2024
Best-In-Class Partnerships
The development of robust partnerships with best-in-class solutions allows Higher Logic customers to complete their holistic technology ecosystem with add-ons for jobs, credentialing, submissions and review, a mobile app, learning management, and more!
2024
AI and Product Innovation
Continuing its rich history of innovation, Higher Logic built AI into the core of Higher Logic’s solutions, enabling users to operate more effectively, create personalized experiences at scale, predict future behaviors and maximize the reach and impact of user generated content.
Our Expertise
At Higher Logic, our roots are deeply anchored in innovation and customer-centricity, our expertise spans decades delivering powerful engagement solutions for associations, non-profits, B2C & B2B businesses.
