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83 employees
Upbound, the cloud-native company behind Crossplane, pioneers in Kubernetes control plane innovation.
HQ
Founded
2017
Upbound is a cloud-native company that has revolutionized infrastructure management with its open-source project, Crossplane. Crossplane serves as a modern alternative to traditional Infrastructure as Code by leveraging Kubernetes as a control plane rather than merely a container orchestrator. Upbound's mission is to democratize control over cloud infrastructure, enabling organizations to manage their entire cloud ecosystem—across any provider and abstraction—from a single, unified point of control.
Since its inception, Upbound has made significant strides in the cloud-native landscape. Crossplane has empowered enterprises to build custom control planes without writing extensive code, simplifying the management of complex cloud environments. This innovation has garnered attention and adoption from various organizations seeking efficient and scalable cloud solutions. Upbound continues to lead in Kubernetes control plane advancements, solidifying its impact on the future of cloud infrastructure management.
Operating Status
Active
Ownership Type(s)
Venture Capital, Equity
Main Product(s)
Cloud Infrastructure
Technology
Kubernetes, Cloud Native
Tags
DevOps, SaaS, Cloud
Model Types
Platform, Software
Revenue Type(s)
Recurring
Customer Type(s)
Enterprise
Geographic Exposure
Global
When was Upbound founded?
Upbound was founded in 2017.
Where is Upbound's headquarters located?
Upbound's headquarters is located in Seattle, US.
When was Upbound's last funding round?
Upbound's most recent funding round was for $60M (USD) in November 2021.
How many employees does Upbound have?
Upbound has 83 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.
How much has Upbound raised to-date?
As of July 05, 2023, Upbound has raised a total of $69M (USD) since Nov 29, 2021.
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Total Raised to Date
$69M
USD
Last Update Nov 29, 2021
Last Deal Details
$60M
USD
Nov 29, 2021
Series B
Current Employees
83
Last updated: Feb 5, 2024
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