What is Tigera?
Tigera is the driving force behind Calico, a unified network security and observability platform engineered for Kubernetes environments across cloud, on-premises, and edge deployments. Their product portfolio, encompassing Calico Open Source, Calico Cloud, and Calico Enterprise, delivers robust network security, compliance management, and observability troubleshooting capabilities. Tigera specifically targets enterprises leveraging Kubernetes, providing advanced tools for security policy enforcement, microsegmentation, and multi-cloud security strategies, aiming to simplify Kubernetes networking while ensuring consistent security controls.
How much funding has Tigera raised?
Tigera has raised a total of $53M across 3 funding rounds:
Series A
$13M
Private Equity
$10M
Series B
$30M
Series A (2016): $13M with participation from Wing Venture Capital and New Enterprise Associates
Private Equity (2018): $10M led by Wing Venture Capital, Madrona Venture Group, LLC, and New Enterprise Associates
Series B (2018): $30M supported by New Enterprise Associates, WiNG, Madrona Venture Group, and Insight Venture Partners
Key Investors in Tigera
Wing Venture Capital
Wing Venture Capital is an early-stage investor focused on empowering technology advancements, particularly in AI, autonomous apps, and data, by providing founders with resources and partnerships to build innovative products.
New Enterprise Associates
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a prominent venture capital firm established in 1977, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in building significant businesses, with a focus on technology and healthcare.
Madrona Venture Group
Madrona Venture Group, founded in 1995, is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies, with a specialization in consumer internet, commercial software, and services.
What's next for Tigera?
With its recent major strategic investment, Tigera is poised to accelerate its growth and solidify its position as a leader in Kubernetes security. The company is likely to focus on expanding its platform's capabilities, enhancing its observability features, and broadening its enterprise adoption. This strategic financing will empower Tigera to further innovate in the rapidly evolving cloud-native security space, addressing the complex challenges faced by organizations managing containerized applications at scale.
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