What is Cloudsmith?
Headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, and established in 2016, Cloudsmith offers a universal, enterprise-grade Software-as-a-Service solution designed to manage, secure, and distribute software artifacts. The platform functions as a centralized repository, supporting over 30 package formats including npm, Docker, Maven, Python, and Helm. Its features encompass a Docker-compatible container registry, flexible multi-format repositories, upstream proxies, and robust monitoring capabilities. Cloudsmith also prioritizes security with vulnerability scanning, policy management, automated quarantine, and SAML/SSO integration, positioning it as a critical tool for modern software development pipelines.
How much funding has Cloudsmith raised?
Cloudsmith has raised a total of $123.7M across 5 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$2.7M
Series A
$15M
Other Financing Round
$11M
Series B
$23M
Series C
$72M
Angel/Seed (2019): $2.7M with participation from Techstart Ventures, MMC Ventures, and Frontline Ventures
Series A (2021): $15M led by Amaranthine, Sorenson Capital, Shasta Ventures, and Tiger Global
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 Technology Crossover Ventures and Insight Partners
Key Investors in Cloudsmith
Sorenson Capital
Sorenson Capital is a venture capital firm that focuses on B2B software companies, providing technical expertise and strategic support to help them scale from seed to IPO, with a particular interest in cybersecurity and developer tools.
MMC Ventures
MMC Ventures is a venture capital firm based in London that invests in transformative technology companies from the Seed and Series A stages, offering deep understanding of technology and business models to foster growth.
Frontline Ventures
Frontline Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on globally ambitious B2B businesses, with funds dedicated to early-stage European companies and facilitating US-to-Europe expansion, known for its go-to-market first approach.
What's next for Cloudsmith?
The recent major strategic investment in Cloudsmith signals a strong growth phase, likely enabling the company to further enhance its platform's capabilities, expand its market reach, and bolster its security offerings. This capital infusion is expected to accelerate Cloudsmith's development in the competitive artifact management space, potentially leading to new feature rollouts and strategic partnerships to solidify its position as a leader in software supply chain security and distribution.
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