Next-generation network monitoring system unifying device metrics, configurations, flow telemetry, and synthetics with AI-guided troubleshooting.

Kentik: A US-based firm specializing in network observability, monitoring, and anomaly detection.
Kentik, founded in 2014 by Avi Freedman, Ian Applegate, Ian Pye, and Justin Biegel, is a San Francisco-based company specializing in network observability, monitoring, and anomaly detection. The company's core mission is to provide comprehensive network insights that enable organizations to visualize, troubleshoot, and optimize their network performance across various environments, including on-premises, Kubernetes, private cloud, and public cloud. Kentik's platform aims to help businesses resolve network issues faster, plan and scale cloud investments efficiently, and reduce unnecessary cloud spending.
Notable figures associated with Kentik include co-founder Avi Freedman and key personnel like Doug Madory. The company has made significant strides in the industry, offering a robust solution that addresses complex network challenges. Kentik's impact is evident in its ability to improve network performance and operational efficiency for organizations worldwide. The company's innovative approach to network observability has positioned it as a critical player in the internet measurement and network monitoring space.
Companies similar to Kentik include Datadog, SolarWinds, Paessler and Dynatrace.
Kentik was founded in 2014.
Kentik's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.
As of Jul 8, 2026, Kentik has disclosed funding of $101.7M (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.

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