What is Apcera?
Apcera provides a comprehensive, enterprise-grade container management platform that prioritizes security, policy enforcement, and operational agility. In an era where digital transformation is paramount, the company enables organizations to containerize, deploy, and govern workloads seamlessly across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures. By addressing the critical need for security in production environments—particularly for Docker-based deployments—Apcera allows Global 2000 enterprises to modernize legacy systems while simultaneously reducing capital and operational expenditures. The platform acts as a turnkey solution, effectively bridging the gap between rapid innovation and the stringent control requirements of modern IT departments.
How much funding has Apcera raised?
Apcera has raised a total of $7.2M across 2 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$2.2M
Series A
$5M
Angel/Seed (2012): $2.2M with participation from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Andreessen Horowitz, and True Ventures
Series A (2013): $5M led by Kleiner Perkins, Rakuten, and True Ventures
Key Investors in Apcera
Kleiner Perkins
Kleiner Perkins is a Menlo Park-based venture capital firm that raises dedicated funds and invests in early and growth-stage technology and life-science companies, backing founders across consumer, enterprise, healthcare, and climate/hard tech with capital and operational support from seed through IPO or acquisition.
Rakuten
Rakuten Group Inc. is a global technology conglomerate and innovation company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operating a comprehensive digital ecosystem that spans Internet Services, FinTech, Mobile, and Digital Content.
True Ventures
True Ventures is a founder-first venture capital firm that partners with creative teams at the earliest stages, providing capital, guidance and a strong community to help build enduring technology and artificial intelligence-driven companies.
What's next for Apcera?
With the infusion of capital from its latest financing round, Apcera is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its footprint within the enterprise sector. The strategic focus will likely center on enhancing hybrid cloud mobility and deepening the integration capabilities of its governance engine. As the demand for secure, scalable container orchestration continues to rise, Apcera is expected to leverage its current momentum to capture a larger share of the cloud-native market, further solidifying its role as an essential component of the modern enterprise technology stack.
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