What is Rookout?
Rookout Ltd. is a pioneering cloud-based debugging solution designed to empower developers by enabling real-time debugging of applications without operational interruption. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company specializes in Live Debugging, Dynamic Observability, and Security and Compliance features tailored for cloud-native environments. This focus addresses critical needs for agility and efficiency in modern software development lifecycles, positioning Rookout as a key player in the developer tooling and observability market.
How much funding has Rookout raised?
Rookout has raised a total of $28.2M across 3 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$4.2M
Series A
$8M
Series B
$16M
Angel/Seed (2018): $4.2M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2019): $8M led by Emerge, TLV Partners, Raymond Colletti, Nat Friedman, John Kodumal, and Cisco Investments
Series B (2022): $16M supported by Emerge Capital Partners, LIAN Group, TLV Partners, Fort Ross Ventures, and Cisco Investments
Key Investors in Rookout
Emerge
Emerge is a venture capital firm established in 1998, focusing on young technology and internet market businesses. They provide not only funding but also strategic management, marketing, and business development consultancy, leveraging their extensive network to support portfolio companies.
TLV Partners
TLV Partners is an Israeli venture capital firm founded in 2015 that invests in early-stage startups, aiming to create category-defining companies. With over $1 billion under management, they focus on exceptional teams in sectors like AI, healthcare, and application security.
Cisco Investments
Cisco Investments is a venture capital arm founded in 1993, providing strategic funding and portfolio development to innovative technology companies, particularly in cybersecurity, cloud, and networking. They offer access to Cisco's global network and expertise.
What's next for Rookout?
With its recent major strategic investment, Rookout is poised for accelerated growth and further innovation in the developer tools space. The substantial capital infusion, particularly following its Series B round, suggests a strategic focus on scaling operations, expanding market reach, and enhancing its product offerings. This backing will likely enable Rookout to deepen its capabilities in live debugging and dynamic observability, reinforcing its competitive edge and supporting its mission to streamline the development and deployment process for cloud-based applications.
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