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Buoyant
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Buoyant

Buoyant

Series A

Buoyant: A Kubernetes and cloud-native tool provider ensuring faster, safer, and reliable applications.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2015
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Founded with the mission to enhance application performance, security, and reliability, Buoyant is a leading provider of Kubernetes and cloud-native tools. The company's core product, Linkerd, is a service mesh designed to simplify, secure, and accelerate applications running on Kubernetes. Buoyant focuses on making cloud-native environments more efficient and manageable, catering primarily to organizations seeking robust solutions for their microservices architecture.

Buoyant has garnered attention from notable figures in the tech industry and secured investments from prominent venture capital firms. Their flagship product, Linkerd, has achieved significant milestones, including FIPS 140-2 compliance and simplified FedRAMP authorization, making it a trusted choice for secure and compliant Kubernetes deployments. Buoyant's impact is evident in its widespread adoption across various industries, helping organizations worldwide streamline their cloud-native operations.

Buoyant - Quick Facts

When was Buoyant founded?

Buoyant was founded in 2015.

Where is Buoyant's headquarters located?

Buoyant's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Buoyant's last funding round?

Buoyant's most recent funding round was for $10M (USD) in March 2019.

How much has Buoyant raised to-date?

As of Mar 13, 2019, Buoyant has raised a total of $24M (USD).

How many employees does Buoyant have?

Buoyant has 25 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

Buoyant - Classification

Ownership
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Kubernetes
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Cloud Native Tools
Tags
  • Cloud
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software