Lever Lever A lever ( or ) is a simple machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum. A lever is a rigid body capable of rotating on a point on itself. On the basis of the location of fulcrum, load and effort, the lever is divided into three types. It is one of the six simple machines identified by Renaissance scientists. A lever amplifies an input force to provide a greater output force, which is said to provide leverage. The ratio of the output force to the input force is the mechanical advantage
Lever (company) In July 2017, Lever raised an additional $40 million in its Series C led by Adams Street Partners, with additional investment from Matrix Partners, Scale Venture Partners and Top Tier Capital Partners. Stacey Bishop of Scale Venture Partners joined Lever's board. As of September 2015, minorities represented 49% of Lever’s workforce. The company has a 43% female leadership team, (including a female CEO), 47% female people managers, and a 50:50 gender ratio. Lever offers a Talent Acquisition Suite designed to help companies manage candidates through the entire hiring process. The Lever Talent Acquisition Suite includes Lever Nurture, Lever Hire, and