# Cloud Engines

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cloud-engines

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.cloudengines.com
- Total disclosed funding: $29M
- Latest round: Series B (Oct 12, 2012)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Cloud Engines, Inc. offers innovative cloud solutions, focusing on its Cloud Run service which simplifies application deployment and scaling for users, enabling efficient management of containerized applications.Founded in 2006, Cloud Engines, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, US. The company specializes in providing cloud services, including the deployment of containerized applications. In July 2014, the firm raised USD 2 mn in VENTURE DEBT funding, bringing the total amount raised to USD 5 mn. The company has completed 10 deals to date.The primary offering of the company is its Cloud Run service, which enables users to deploy containerized applications that respond to HTTP requests, operating on the defined PORT environment variable. Cloud Run is designed to automatically scale based on incoming requests, alleviating users from the complexities of managing infrastructure. The service allows developers to create applications in various programming languages, which can be built into container images and deployed seamlessly. Targeted at businesses seeking efficient cloud solutions, the service is primarily available in the US market, particularly in the us-central1 region of the GCP project xce-web. The end users range from startups to large enterprises that require scalable and flexible application hosting without the burden of traditional server management.Revenue generation for the company is primarily structured around its Cloud Run service, which operates on a pay-as-you-go model. Clients are billed based on the resources consumed by their deployed applications, including CPU, memory, and requests served. This subscription-based approach allows businesses to efficiently manage costs according to their application usage, fostering a direct-to-consumer relationship. As organizations increasingly rely on cloud services, the firm captures revenue through both individual transactions and partnerships with various industry stakeholders seeking to leverage cloud technologies. Key offerings, particularly the Cloud Run service, serve as the cornerstone of the company's revenue strategy, ensuring a steady income stream from clients across multiple sectors.Cloud Engines, Inc. plans to leverage its recent funding from July 2014 to enhance its Cloud Run service and explore the development of new features that simplify application deployment and management. The company is also considering expanding its reach beyond the US market, targeting specific regions in Europe and Asia by 2025. This strategy aims to accommodate the increasing demand for cloud solutions globally, capitalizing on advancements in their service offerings.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Oct 12, 2012, $5M — Softbank Capital
- Series B, Aug 22, 2012, $2.5M — Foundry Group
- Series B, Dec 29, 2010, $15M — Softbank Capital, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Foundry Group
- Series A, Dec 9, 2009, $3M — Foundry Group
- Series A, Apr 29, 2009, $3.3M — Foundry Group

## Investors

- Foundry Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundry-group) — Series A, Series B
- Softbank Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/softbank-capital) — Series B
- Morgan Stanley Investment Management — Series B