# AppDynamics

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/appdynamics

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.appdynamics.com
- Total disclosed funding: $365M
- Latest round: Series F (Nov 20, 2015)
- Investors on record: 14

## About

AppDynamics, Inc. provides advanced application performance management solutions that empower businesses to monitor their applications' health, enhance user experiences, and optimize operational performance across diverse environments.Founded in 2008 in San Francisco, US, AppDynamics specializes in application performance management. The company was acquired by Cisco Systems, Inc. for USD 3.7 billion in March 2017. Jonathan Wang, the founder, previously founded other companies and has a robust background in the tech industry, leading AppDynamics through significant growth. The company has made a total of 12 deals since its inception, with its most recent deal prior to the acquisition taking place on January 25, 2017.Splunk AppDynamics offers a comprehensive suite of full-stack observability solutions designed to enhance business performance across hybrid and three-tier applications. Their core product, AppDynamics, integrates seamlessly with the Splunk Observability portfolio, providing clients with real-time insights into application performance, user experiences, and operational health across diverse environments. This integration facilitates advanced analytics powered by artificial intelligence, enabling organizations to quickly identify and resolve performance issues while maintaining a focus on business outcomes. The primary end-users of these solutions include IT operations, engineering, network, and security teams, which rely on AppDynamics to monitor and troubleshoot application performance effectively. The company serves a global client base across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, catering to various industries that require robust observability and analytics capabilities.Splunk AppDynamics generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models, wherein clients pay for access to its software solutions and ongoing support services. The company structures its transactions to serve both businesses and organizations, allowing for direct interactions with clients to tailor solutions to their specific needs. Revenue is derived from a range of offerings within the Splunk Observability portfolio, including flagship products such as AppDynamics and Splunk IT Service Intelligence. Clients typically engage with AppDynamics for their observability needs through tiered pricing plans that reflect the scale and complexity of their operational environments. This transactional structure ensures that organizations can implement the solutions that best fit their requirements without the need for extensive migrations, fostering long-term partnerships and recurring revenue streams.Following its acquisition by Cisco Systems, Inc. in March 2017 for USD 3.7 billion, AppDynamics is expected to focus on enhancing its product offerings and expanding its market reach. The company aims to launch new products that leverage advanced analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities by the end of 2023. Additionally, AppDynamics plans to expand its presence in emerging markets such as Latin America and the Middle East by 2024. The resources from the acquisition will facilitate these initiatives, ensuring that AppDynamics remains competitive and continues to meet the evolving demands of its global client base.

## Funding rounds

- Series F, Nov 20, 2015, $75M — Institutional Venture Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Atlantic, Industry Ventures, Greylock Partners, Adage Capital Management, Cross Creek, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Altimeter Capital
- Series F, Oct 16, 2015, $83M — General Atlantic, Altimeter Capital
- Series E, Jul 22, 2014, $120M — Battery Ventures, Institutional Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Greylock Partners, ClearBridge, Silicon Valley Bank, Sands Capital Alternatives
- Series D, Jan 23, 2013, $50M — Institutional Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Greylock Partners
- Series C, Jan 17, 2012, $20M — Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Greylock Partners
- Series B, Apr 28, 2010, $11M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, Greylock Partners
- Series A, May 6, 2008, $5.5M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, Greylock Partners

## Investors

- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F
- Greylock Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greylock-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F
- Kleiner Perkins (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kleiner-perkins) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- Institutional Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/institutional-venture-partners) — Series D, Series E, Series F
- Battery Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/battery-ventures) — Series E
- ClearBridge — Series E
- Silicon Valley Bank — Series E
- Sands Capital Alternatives (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sands-capital-alternatives) — Series E
- General Atlantic (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-atlantic) — Series F
- Altimeter Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/altimeter-capital) — Series F
- Industry Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/industry-ventures) — Series F
- Adage Capital Management — Series F
- Cross Creek (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cross-creek) — Series F
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goldman-sachs-asset-management) — Series F