Chainguard Raises $50M In Series A To Make Software Supply Chain Secure By Default, Introduces Secure Container Base Images
Amount Raised
$50 Million
Round Type
Series A
KirklandSoftwarecomputer & network securityDescription
Chainguard, the leader in securing the software supply chain by default, today announced it has raised $50 million in its Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital with participation from Amplify, the Chainsmokers' Mantis VC, LiveOak Venture Partners, Banana Capital, K5/JPMC and CISOs from Google and Square (Block), among others. The company today is also announcing Chainguard Images, the first container base images designed for a secure software supply chain that are continuously updated to achieve zero-known vulnerabilities.
Quick answer
Chainguard raised $50 Million in a Series A round, dated June 2, 2022. Chainguard is based in Kirkland, Washington, United States.
- How much did Chainguard raise?
- Chainguard raised $50 Million in a Series A round on June 2, 2022.
- What does Chainguard do?
- Chainguard is the trusted source for open source.
- Where is Chainguard based and how big is it?
- Chainguard is based in Kirkland, Washington, United States. Fundz records about 570 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Chainguard?
- Fundz holds 4 contacts at Chainguard, including the Founder/CEO. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in computer & network security and Software around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Chainguard that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- CertiK raised $60M (Series B) on April 22, 2022.
- Crusoe raised $505M (Funding Round) on April 21, 2022.
- Medusa raised $8M (Funding Round) on July 15, 2022.
- Intelerad raised an undisclosed amount on July 15, 2022.
- Berlin-based RIDE Capital raised $3.2M (Seed) on July 15, 2022.
- Sift Healthcare raised an undisclosed amount (Series A) on July 15, 2022.
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