What is Apollo?
Apollo provides a comprehensive API platform that empowers developers to build, test, and deploy supergraphs at scale. By abstracting the complexity of backend services, the company enables organizations to ship personalized, omnichannel experiences with greater velocity. Its open-source software, which sees millions of monthly downloads, serves as the foundation for its commercial GraphOS platform. This infrastructure is essential for modern software development, as it simplifies the management of data requests across distributed systems, effectively acting as the connective tissue for the world's most innovative brands.
How much funding has Apollo raised?
Apollo has raised a total of $152M across 2 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$22M
Series C
$130M
Other Financing Round (2019): $22M with participation from Win Web Investment Network, Andreessen Horowitz, Trinity Ventures, and Matrix Partners
Series C (2021): $130M led by Andreessen Horowitz, Insight Partners, and Matrix Partners
Key Investors in Apollo
Andreessen Horowitz
A prominent venture capital firm that invests in both early-stage start-ups and established growth companies, providing significant strategic guidance to its portfolio.
Insight Partners
A global software-focused venture capital and private equity firm that supports high-growth technology companies through operational expertise and a vast network of portfolio leaders.
Matrix Partners
A long-standing venture capital firm with a focus on software, services, and internet infrastructure, known for its deep commitment to supporting innovative technology ventures.
What's next for Apollo?
Looking ahead, the recent capital injection positions Apollo to further expand its GraphOS capabilities and deepen its penetration into the enterprise software market. As organizations continue to prioritize digital transformation, the need for a unified, performant API layer becomes paramount. Apollo is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend by enhancing its developer workflows and infrastructure, ensuring that its platform remains the industry standard for building and maintaining complex data graphs. The focus will likely shift toward scaling support for global enterprise clients and refining the self-service capabilities of its supergraph architecture to meet the evolving demands of high-traffic, mission-critical applications.
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