What is Kentik?
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Kentik provides a comprehensive solution for network and service operators, as well as developers. The company's platform unifies disparate network data from both cloud and on-premise infrastructure, delivering immediate insights. This capability is crucial for enhancing network team efficiency, automating the resolution of critical issues, and unlocking new business opportunities. Kentik's approach addresses the growing complexity of modern IT environments, offering a unified view for improved network performance and strategic decision-making.
How much funding has Kentik raised?
Kentik has raised a total of $101.7M across 5 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$3.1M
Series A
$12.1M
Series B
$23M
Other Financing Round
$23.5M
Series C
$40M
Angel/Seed (2014): $3.1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2015): $12.1M led by Data Collective, August Capital, and First Round Capital
Series B (2016): $23M supported by Engineering Capital, Data Collective, August Capital, Glynn Capital, Third Point Ventures, and First Round Capital
Other Financing Round (2020): $23.5M featuring DCVC, Vistara Capital Partners, August Capital, Third Point Ventures, and Tahoma Ventures
Series C (2021): $40M backed by Golub Capital, Gaingels, Delta-v Capital, Engineering Capital, August Capital, Tahoma Advisors, DCVC Management, Third Point, and Vistara Growth Partners
Key Investors in Kentik
DCVC
DCVC is a deep tech venture capital firm that invests in entrepreneurs tackling some of the world's most challenging problems, focusing on leveraging artificial intelligence across various sectors.
Vistara Capital Partners
Vistara Growth specializes in providing flexible growth capital solutions to mid-late stage technology companies, focusing on helping founders and early investors retain more ownership.
August Capital
August Capital specializes in venture capital, taking a personal approach to their investments and focusing on providing significant support to entrepreneurs in developing transformative businesses.
What's next for Kentik?
The substantial enterprise-level funding Kentik has garnered, particularly the recent strategic investment, positions the company for accelerated expansion and innovation. This capital infusion is expected to fuel further development of its network intelligence platform, enhance its market reach, and potentially support strategic acquisitions. As Kentik continues to solidify its role in providing critical network insights, this backing will likely enable the company to deepen its capabilities in areas such as AI-driven analytics and automated network management, further cementing its leadership in the network observability space.
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