# Iron.io

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/iron-io

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.iron.io
- Total disclosed funding: $15M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 9, 2016)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Iron.io Inc. is a technology company that provides advanced serverless solutions through its container-based tools, facilitating efficient task management and communication for applications across various sectors.Iron.io Inc. specializes in serverless computing solutions and was founded in San Francisco, US. In February 2016, the company raised USD 3.5 mn in a Series A funding round led by Sapphire Ventures. The company has undergone no significant changes in its business strategy or structure since its inception.Iron.io specializes in providing container-based serverless tools designed to enhance scalability and performance for a wide range of applications. The company’s core products include IronWorker and IronMQ, which facilitate the management and execution of workloads through a highly efficient, cloud-agnostic platform. IronWorker allows users to execute jobs in isolated environments, thereby optimizing speed and resource usage, while IronMQ serves as a robust message queueing service that efficiently handles communication between different components of an application. These products cater to diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies like CNN, which utilizes Iron.io's offerings to manage high-volume traffic effectively and ensure reliable delivery of content. Iron.io's services are accessible globally, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia, addressing the needs of enterprises looking for reliable and scalable serverless solutions.Iron.io generates revenue primarily through a subscription model, where clients pay for access to its suite of serverless tools tailored to their specific needs. The company structures transactions based on the utilization of its flagship products, IronWorker and IronMQ, allowing businesses to scale their usage according to demand. Clients engage with Iron.io through direct partnerships, ensuring customized support and service levels that align with their operational requirements. These structured agreements facilitate a predictable revenue stream for Iron.io, as clients rely on its technology to manage workloads and messaging across their platforms. Specific pricing plans for subscriptions are outlined based on service tiers and features, ensuring that clients can choose an option that best fits their operational scale and budget.Iron.io plans to leverage the recent Series A funding of USD 3.5 mn to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. The company is focused on developing additional serverless tools aimed at improving application performance, with new products expected to launch within the next 12 to 18 months. Furthermore, Iron.io aims to enter the Asia-Pacific region by the end of 2024, targeting enterprises looking for scalable solutions to manage complex workloads.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 9, 2016, $3.5M — Sapphire Ventures
- Series A, Sep 16, 2015, $8M — Bain Capital, Ignition Partners, Divergent Ventures, Baseline Ventures, Cloud Capital Partners
- Seed, Oct 14, 2014, $2M — Bain Capital, Divergent Ventures, Baseline Ventures
- Seed, Dec 7, 2011, $1.4M — Ignition Partners, St. Cloud Capital, Baseline Ventures, Citrix Systems, Inc.

## Investors

- Ignition Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ignition-partners) — Seed, Series A
- St. Cloud Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/st-cloud-capital) — Seed
- Baseline Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/baseline-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Citrix Systems, Inc. — Seed
- Bain Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bain-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Divergent Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/divergent-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Cloud Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cloud-capital-partners) — Series A
- Sapphire Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sapphire-ventures) — Series A