logo
logo

Kubernetes And Sigstore Founders Raise $17.5M To Launch Software Supply Chain Startup Stacklok

May 17, 2023•about 2 years ago

Amount Raised

$17.5 Million

SeattleInformation Technology

Investors

Madrona

Description

After being instrumental in launching the Kubernetes open source project, Kubernetes co-founders Craig McLuckie and Joe Beda left Google to launch Heptio in 2016. They then sold the company to VMware in 2018. Both left VMware in 2022 and McLuckie went on to found a stealth startup after a short stint as an entrepreneur in residence at Accel. Now we know this stealth startup is Stacklok, which aims to build tools and services that focus on software supply chain security.

Company Information

Company

Stacklok

Location

1247 EVERGREEN PT RD

Seattle, Washington, United States

About

Securing the software supply chain. Developer friendly security products, powered by community open source efforts.

Related People

Funding Insights

Based on industry data
VC-backed spending patterns
VC-backed companies spend 89% more on sales and 100% more on marketing than bootstrapped peers
Tech investment trends
83% of B2B companies plan digital investments, with 79% prioritizing customer experience tech