Veeva Systems Inc., headquartered in Pleasanton, California, provides cloud software, data, and business consulting for the life sciences industry.[1] Its software is used to manage data, track regulatory registrations, and oversee supply chains.[1]
The company has 1,477 customers including Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly and Company, Gilead Sciences, Merck & Co., Novartis, Alkermes plc, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, bluebird bio, and Idorsia.[1] Its primary competitor for its customer relationship management software is Salesforce, which is partnered with IQVIA.[1]
History
Veeva was founded in 2007 by Peter Gassner and Matt Wallach.[2]
In 2011, the company introduced Veeva Vault, a content management system for the life sciences industry.[3]
In October 2013, Veeva became a public company via an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.[4][5]
In February 2021, Veeva became the first publicly traded company to convert to a public benefit corporation.[6]
In 2025, Veeva ended its partnership with Salesforce, a competitor.[7]
Acquisitions
External links
References
- Veeva Systems, Inc. Annual Report fiscal year ending January 31, 2025 (Form 10-K) U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, March 24, 2025^
- Peter Gassner Profile Forbes^
- Veeva Systems Introduces New Regulated Content Management Solution for Life Sciences Business Wire, February 15, 2011^
- Deborah Gage. Veeva Systems Soars in IPO In Win For Biotech Cloud Software The Wall Street Journal, October 16, 2013^
- Varun Aggarwal. Cloud company Veeva's shares nearly double in debut Reuters, October 16, 2013^
- Brian Rinker. Veeva Systems is now a public benefit corporation. But what does that mean? American City Business Journals, January 27, 2021^
- Brody Ford. Salesforce Stokes Veeva Fight by Snagging Drug Customers Bloomberg Law, December 24, 2024^
- Veeva scoops up rival Zinc Ahead to create mega-content management platform Fierce Pharma, Questex, October 5, 2015^
- Beth Snyder Bulik. Veeva acquires Crossix, pairing doctor, patient data and marketing services Fierce Pharma, Questex, October 2, 2019^
- Veeva Acquires Physicians World Business Wire, November 7, 2019^
- Veeva Acquires Ostro the Leading Brand Engagement Platform for Life Sciences Veeva Systems, March 10, 2026^