What is Cloudsmith?
Founded in 2016, Cloudsmith has established itself as a critical component of the software supply chain. The platform functions as a universal, enterprise-grade Software-as-a-Service solution designed to control, secure, and distribute software artifacts across diverse ecosystems. Supporting over 30 package formats—including npm, Docker, Maven, and Python—Cloudsmith serves as a single source of truth for development teams. Its architecture includes a fully Docker-compatible and OCI-compliant container registry, alongside advanced security features such as vulnerability scanning, malware detection, and policy management via OPA Rego syntax. By integrating SAML/SSO and SCIM, the platform ensures seamless organizational synchronization, positioning itself as an essential tool for enterprises prioritizing security and observability in their DevOps pipelines.
How much funding has Cloudsmith raised?
Cloudsmith has raised a total of $173.7M across 6 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$2.7M
Series A
$15M
Other Financing Round
$11M
Series B
$23M
Series C
$72M
Private Equity
$50M
Angel/Seed (2019): $2.7M with participation from Techstart Ventures, Frontline Ventures, and MMC Ventures
Series A (2021): $15M led by Amaranthine, Tiger Global, Sorenson Capital, and Shasta Ventures
Other Financing Round (2023): $11M supported by MMC Ventures
Series B (2025): $23M featuring Technology Crossover Ventures and Insight Partners
Series C (2026): $72M backed by Insight Partners and Technology Crossover Ventures
Private Equity (2026): $50M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Cloudsmith
Insight Partners
A global venture capital and private equity firm that invests in high-growth software and technology companies, providing operational support to help businesses scale from early stage to IPO.
Technology Crossover Ventures
Founded in 1995, this firm specializes in growth-stage investments, including acquisitions, mergers, and recapitalizations for technology-driven enterprises.
MMC Ventures
A London-based venture capital firm that has been backing transformative technology companies since 2000, focusing on deep technical understanding and business model scalability.
What's next for Cloudsmith?
With this latest infusion of capital, Cloudsmith is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its footprint in the global enterprise software market. The company's trajectory, marked by consistent growth from its early seed stages to its current major enterprise-level funding, suggests a focus on scaling its go-to-market operations and deepening its technical moat. As organizations increasingly prioritize software supply chain security, Cloudsmith is expected to leverage these resources to enhance its automated quarantine capabilities and broaden its support for emerging package formats, further cementing its status as a leader in the artifact management space.
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