What is Fastly?
Fastly operates at the intersection of cloud infrastructure and developer-centric software, providing a programmable edge cloud platform that empowers businesses to deliver fast, secure, and scalable online experiences. By moving compute and storage closer to the end-user, the company effectively reduces latency and enhances the reliability of digital services. Its market position is defined by its ability to serve as a critical backbone for high-traffic web properties, positioning it as a vital component in the broader digital transformation ecosystem.
How much funding has Fastly raised?
Fastly has raised a total of $396M across 7 funding rounds:
Series A
$1M
Series B
$10M
Series C
$40M
Series D
$75M
Series E
$50M
Series F
$40M
Stock Offering
$180M
Series A (2012): $1M with participation from O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, Battery Ventures, and Amplify Partners
Series B (2013): $10M led by August Capital
Series C (2014): $40M supported by Battery Ventures, August Capital, Amplify Partners, O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, and IDG Capital
Series D (2015): $75M featuring Amplify Partners, IDG Capital, Battery Ventures, O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, August Capital, and Iconiq Capital
Series E (2017): $50M backed by Sorenson Capital
Series F (2018): $40M with participation from Swisscom Ventures, Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners, and Sozo Ventures
Stock Issuance/Offering (2019): $180M led by Undisclosed
Key Investors in Fastly
Battery Ventures
Battery partners with exceptional founders and management teams developing category-defining businesses in markets including software and services, enterprise infrastructure, and industrial technology.
O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures
OATV leverages a unique network of experts and innovators to provide technology and business insight, supporting companies through SaaS-based training and learning platforms.
Amplify Partners
Amplify Partners invests in early-stage companies pioneering novel applications in machine intelligence and computer science, offering deep domain expertise to technical founding teams.
What's next for Fastly?
With the support of its strategic partners, Fastly is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for edge-native architectures. Future growth initiatives are expected to focus on deepening its integration with AI-driven security protocols and expanding its footprint in emerging markets. By leveraging its robust capital base, the company aims to further innovate its serverless computing offerings, ensuring it remains the preferred infrastructure partner for enterprises navigating the complexities of the modern, distributed web.
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