Giant Swarm
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Jul 2014
Total raised
- $1.1M
Investors
- 2
About Giant Swarm
Giant Swarm, headquartered in Cologne, Germany, provides managed platforms that facilitate application deployment across multiple cloud environments. Founded by Henning Lange and Oliver Thylmann, Giant Swarm pivoted towards offering a sovereign cloud for containers.Giant Swarm specializes in providing custom, fully-managed internal developer platforms that empower platform teams to drive innovation and streamline operations across various industries. Their core offerings include a sovereign cloud for containers that supports seamless deployment and management of applications across multiple cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, as well as on-premises systems. These platforms are built on a 100% open-source Kubernetes foundation, allowing for enhanced flexibility and scalability without licensing costs. The company serves a diverse client base, including companies like adidas, Vaillant, and Vodafone, and focuses on use cases such as industrial IoT modernization, scaling developer platforms, and enabling hybrid and multi-cloud environments.Giant Swarm generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models for their platform services, offering clients ongoing support and management for their internal developer platforms. Clients enter into agreements that typically involve a monthly or annual subscription fee, which grants them access to the company's modular building blocks, expert advice, and 24/7 operational support. This transaction structure is designed to foster long-term relationships, with services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client as they scale their operations. Flagship offerings such as the sovereign cloud for containers are central to their business model, allowing companies to optimize their infrastructure performance while ensuring high reliability and security. The company aims to expand into North America and parts of Asia by the end of 2023, targeting new clients in those regions. Upcoming product launches are designed to enhance their existing platforms and improve user experience, solidifying their market position and addressing the evolving needs of their clientele.
Who invested in Giant Swarm
2 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Jul 25, 2014
Amount
$1.1M
Investors
Questions about Giant Swarm
Who invested in Giant Swarm?
Giant Swarm has 2 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Giant Swarm raised?
Giant Swarm has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Giant Swarm last raise money?
Giant Swarm's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Jul 2014.
What does Giant Swarm do?
Giant Swarm, headquartered in Cologne, Germany, provides managed platforms that facilitate application deployment across multiple cloud environments.
Where is Giant Swarm headquartered?
Giant Swarm is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.
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