What is Cerbos?
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in London, England, Cerbos is dedicated to simplifying the implementation and management of authorization. The company's platform empowers product teams to focus on core product development and business value by abstracting away the complexities of access control. Numerous organizations are leveraging Cerbos in production, processing a high volume of authorization checks weekly to power a wide array of applications, processes, and decisions. This positions Cerbos as a key enabler for businesses seeking to scale securely.
How much funding has Cerbos raised?
Cerbos has raised a total of $3.5M across 1 funding round:
Angel/Seed
$3.5M
Angel/Seed (2023): $3.5M with participation from Ryan King, Seedcamp, 8-Bit Capital, Crane, Lewis Tuff, OMERS Ventures, Connect Ventures, and Earlybird Digital East
Key Investors in Cerbos
Seedcamp
Seedcamp is a venture capital firm that supports early-stage startups by providing investment, mentorship, and access to a global network. The firm focuses on ambitious founders and innovative companies across various sectors, helping them grow from initial concepts to successful businesses.
8-Bit Capital
8-Bit Capital invests in early stage software startups, with a focus on social, future of work, cloud, and fintech. Named one of the Best Business Podcasts by Fortune Silicon Valley insider Kent Lindstrom explores the reality behind the Silicon Valley headlines as he sits down with the people who are changing the way the company view the world online and beyond.
OMERS Ventures
OMERS Ventures is an investment group that offers pension plans for employees through various businesses.
What's next for Cerbos?
The substantial enterprise-level funding and major strategic investment signal a pivotal growth phase for Cerbos. This capital infusion is expected to accelerate product development, enhance market penetration, and expand the company's global reach. With a clear mission to make authorization simpler, Cerbos is well-positioned to capture a larger share of the rapidly expanding API security and access control market, further solidifying its role as a critical infrastructure component for modern applications.
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