What is CircleCI?
CircleCI provides a comprehensive continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform designed to automate the software development lifecycle. By enabling teams to rapidly build, test, and deploy code, the company addresses critical bottlenecks in the engineering process. Its market position is defined by its ability to integrate seamlessly into existing developer toolchains, offering a scalable infrastructure that supports both startups and large-scale enterprise organizations. As a leader in the DevOps space, CircleCI facilitates the rapid iteration cycles necessary for modern software-driven businesses to maintain a competitive edge.
How much funding has CircleCI raised?
CircleCI has raised a total of $212.5M across 6 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$1.5M
Series A
$6M
Series B
$18M
Series C
$31M
Series D
$56M
Series E
$100M
Angel/Seed (2013): $1.5M with participation from Eric Ries, Data Collective, 500.com, Baseline Ventures, Hiten Shah, James Lindenbaum, SV Angel, and Adam Wiggins
Series A (2014): $6M led by DFJ
Series B (2016): $18M supported by Harrison Metal, Baseline Ventures, BA Venture Partners, and DFJ
Series C (2018): $31M featuring Harrison Metal, Baseline Ventures, Heavybit, Top Tier Capital Partners, BA Venture Partners, DFJ, and Industry Ventures
Series D (2019): $56M backed by Industry Ventures, Harrison Metal Capital, THRESHOLD VENTURES, Baseline Ventures, Heavybit companies, NextEquity Partners, Owl Rock Capital Partners, Top Tier Capital Partners, and BA Venture Partners
Series E (2020): $100M with participation from IVP and Sapphire Ventures
Key Investors in CircleCI
DFJ
Draper Fisher Jurvetson is a leading venture capital firm with a global presence, dedicated to identifying and providing capital for extraordinary entrepreneurs determined to change the world.
IVP
Institutional Venture Partners is a Menlo Park-based later-stage venture capital firm that invests in high-growth technology companies, supporting them through scale-up and IPO/M&A exits.
Sapphire Ventures
Sapphire Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, focused on investing in and providing strategic services to high-growth technology companies.
What's next for CircleCI?
With the support of its latest $100M financing, CircleCI is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its footprint in the enterprise infrastructure market. The company is expected to focus on enhancing its platform's security features, deepening its cloud-native capabilities, and scaling its global operations to meet the needs of high-growth engineering organizations. By leveraging its deep network of venture partners and its established reputation for reliability, CircleCI aims to further solidify its role as the primary engine for software delivery, ensuring that developers can focus on innovation rather than infrastructure maintenance as they scale their operations.
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