What is Aqua Security?
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Aqua Security provides a comprehensive platform designed to secure cloud-native, container-based, and serverless applications. By offering visibility and control from the development phase through to production, the company addresses the complex security requirements of modern enterprises transitioning to distributed cloud environments. Its market position is reinforced by a robust suite of tools that mitigate risks associated with software supply chains and runtime environments, making it an essential partner for organizations undergoing digital transformation.
How much funding has Aqua Security raised?
Aqua Security has raised a total of $326M across 7 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$4M
Series A
$9M
Series B
$25M
Series C
$62M
Debt
$1M
Series D
$30M
Series E
$195M
Other Financing Round (2015): $4M with participation from TLV Partners and Shlomo Kramer
Series A (2016): $9M led by M12, TLV Partners, and Shlomo Kramer
Series B (2017): $25M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series C (2019): $62M featuring Shlomo Kramer, Lightspeed Venture Partners, M12, Insight Partners, and TLV Partners
Debt (2020): $1M backed by PPP
Series D (2020): $30M with participation from Greenspring Associates, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Insight Partners, and TLV Partners
Series E (2024): $195M led by TLV Partners, Acrew Capital, ION Crossover Partners, M12 Ventures, Greenspring Associates, Evolution Equity Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Insight Partners
Key Investors in Aqua Security
Insight Partners
Insight Partners is a global venture capital and private equity firm that invests in high-growth technology and software scale-ups, providing deep operational expertise to help companies navigate their growth phases.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global multistage venture capital firm that raises dedicated funds and invests in early and growth-stage technology companies across sectors such as enterprise software, consumer, fintech, and infrastructure.
Evolution Equity Partners
Evolution Equity Partners is an international venture capital firm that specializes in cybersecurity investments, partnering with visionary entrepreneurs to build market-leading companies.
What's next for Aqua Security?
With the successful completion of its latest financing round, Aqua Security is well-positioned to scale its operations and deepen its technological moat. The company is expected to leverage this capital to enhance its automated security capabilities, focusing on the evolving threats targeting serverless and containerized architectures. As enterprises continue to prioritize cloud-native security, Aqua Security's strategic roadmap likely includes expanding its global footprint and integrating advanced AI-driven threat detection to maintain its leadership in the enterprise cybersecurity market.
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