# Edgeless Systems

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/edgeless-systems

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Bochum, Germany
- Website: www.edgeless.systems
- Total disclosed funding: $1.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 1, 2021)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Edgeless Systems GmbH, based in Bochum, Germany, specializes in confidential computing solutions, enhancing data security across cloud environments with innovative technologies and robust products.Founded in 2020 in Bochum, Germany, Edgeless Systems GmbH provides advanced solutions for confidential computing. The company completed 2 deals, with the most recent funding round occurring on March 8, 2023, where it raised USD 5.00 mn led by SquareOne, with participation from Acequia Capital, New Forge, Possible Ventures, and SIX Group AG. The total amount raised by the company now stands at USD 5.00 mn, valuing it at USD 31.98 mn. Felix Schuster, one of the founders, currently serves as the CEO and has a background in technology startups.Edgeless Systems provides advanced solutions for confidential computing, focusing on enhancing data security across various cloud environments. Their core offerings include Constellation, which enables the encryption of entire Kubernetes clusters; Contrast, which orchestrates confidential containers; and Privatemode AI, previously known as Continuum AI, which facilitates confidential artificial intelligence operations. These products serve a diverse client base, including sectors such as healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and public services, with notable partnerships for implementing secure cloud infrastructures. Edgeless Systems products are designed to eliminate infrastructure-based threats, ensuring compliance with stringent regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. These solutions are marketed globally, with particular focus on regions in Europe and North America, where data protection laws are most prevalent and critical.The revenue model of Edgeless Systems is structured around subscription-based services, partnerships, and direct B2B transactions. Clients engage with the company primarily through annual subscriptions for their flagship products, which provide ongoing support and updates essential for maintaining security compliance and operational efficiency. For instance, organizations may subscribe to services like Constellation for comprehensive Kubernetes security or utilize Contrast for container orchestration, leading to recurring revenue streams. Pricing structures are designed to accommodate enterprise needs, scaling with the size and complexity of deployments while providing tailored solutions. This model fosters long-term relationships with institutional clients, ensuring that organizations can seamlessly integrate Edgeless Systems' technologies into their existing cloud-native infrastructure.In March 2023, Edgeless Systems GmbH raised USD 5.00 mn in venture funding, which will be used to support market expansion across the US and to continue the development of its Constellation platform. The company aims to launch new products focused on enhancing data security in the coming years. Specifically, Edgeless Systems is targeting the US market for expansion to leverage the growing demand for confidential computing solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 1, 2021, $1.8M — Acequia Capital, Inventures, SIX Group AG, Venture Creator

## Investors

- Acequia Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acequia-capital) — Seed
- Inventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inventures) — Seed
- SIX Group AG — Seed
- Venture Creator — Seed