Lattice acquires Pando

● STRATEGIC | HR/PAYROLL

AUGUST 22, 2026

Lattice acquires Pando

TARGET

Competency-based career progression and continuous performance software for HR and people teams, replacing episodic annual reviews with real-time, evidence-based calibration.

Ownership	VC-backed
Investors	Craft Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, GFC, Correlation Ventures
Capital raised	$6.9M
Headcount	15 FTEs
Headquarters	San Clemente, California
Leadership	Barbra Gago, Founder and Chief Executive
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Lattice

VC-backed people management platform for performance, engagement, goals, compensation, and AI-native talent tools, serving thousands of companies globally

Ownership	VC-backed
Investors	Thrive Capital, Tiger Global Management, Dragoneer Investment Group, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures +4 more
Capital raised	$332M
Headcount	532 FTEs
Headquarters	San Francisco, California
Leadership	Sarah Franklin, CEO
Buy-side advisor	—

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Lattice -> Pando  (2026-08-28)
strategic_acquisition | HR/Payroll | announced
Target: Competency-based career progression and continuous performance software for HR and people teams, replacing episodic annual reviews with real-time, evidence-based calibration.
Website: pando.com | Buyer site: lattice.com
HQ: San Clemente, California | Ownership: vc-backed | Buyer ownership: vc-backed
Advisors - not yet credited
Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/lattice-pando.html

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