What is DEV?
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, DEV has established itself as a critical infrastructure layer for the developer community. The platform provides an open-source social network that facilitates knowledge sharing, collaborative problem-solving, and technical discourse. By prioritizing a developer-first user experience, the company has successfully carved out a niche in the competitive landscape of professional networking, moving beyond traditional social media to create a high-utility environment for technical talent. Its market position is defined by its ability to aggregate high-quality technical content and foster a collaborative culture that is essential for modern software engineering teams.
How much funding has DEV raised?
DEV has raised a total of $11.5M across 1 funding round:
Series A
$11.5M
Series A (2019): $11.5M with participation from Charge VC, OSS Capital, and Mayfield
Key Investors in DEV
Mayfield
Mayfield is a Menlo Park-based venture capital firm that raises dedicated funds to invest in early-stage technology companies, primarily at seed and Series A, backing enterprise, consumer, and infrastructure founders and partnering with them through growth and exit.
Charge VC
A venture capital firm focused on identifying and supporting high-growth technology startups with scalable business models.
OSS Capital
A specialized investment firm dedicated to backing open-source software companies and commercializing community-driven technology projects.
What's next for DEV?
With this major enterprise-level funding, DEV is expected to focus on scaling its platform architecture and expanding its reach into broader enterprise markets. The strategic backing from seasoned venture firms suggests a roadmap centered on sustainable growth, potential monetization of its collaborative tools, and the enhancement of its core networking features. As the company transitions from its early-stage development phase into a more mature operational cycle, the focus will likely shift toward deepening its integration with existing developer workflows and solidifying its role as the primary hub for technical professional development and peer-to-peer learning.
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