# Pixie Labs

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/pixie-labs

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.pixielabs.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $9.2M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 1, 2020)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Pixie Labs Inc. develops a Kubernetes-native observability platform that enhances debugging and monitoring capabilities for cloud-native applications, providing developers with rapid access to critical metrics and logs.Founded in 2018 by Zain Asgar, Pixie Labs Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, US. The company is focused on providing observability solutions for cloud-native applications. In December 2020, New Relic, Inc. acquired Pixie Labs Inc. from Benchmark and GV. The company has completed 2 funding deals, with its most recent being a Series A round amounting to USD 9.15 mn, led by Benchmark and including investors such as GV.Pixie offers a sophisticated Kubernetes-native observability platform designed to enhance debugging and monitoring capabilities for cloud-native applications. Its core functionality is powered by dynamic eBPF probes and ingestors, enabling auto-instrumentation. This allows users to access metrics, events, traces, and logs without modifying application code. The platform enhances developers' ability to execute community-sourced or custom scripts, addressing visibility and telemetry management challenges within Kubernetes clusters. Pixie serves developers and teams in cloud environments, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Pixie operates on a subscription-based revenue model, providing advanced monitoring and debugging tools for Kubernetes deployments. Clients engage in subscription agreements granting access to Pixie's platform, which includes features such as live debugging sessions, metric tracking, and community script sharing. The pricing structure reflects the value of its flagship products, with transactions typically occurring between Pixie and enterprise clients structured around tiered subscription plans.Pixie Labs Inc. plans to leverage its recent funding of USD 9.15 mn from the Series A round to enhance its platform and roll out new features aimed at improving user experience. The company is also targeting expansion into additional international markets, specifically focusing on Europe and Asia by the end of 2022. The funding will support these initiatives, ensuring the continued development and enhancement of its observability solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 1, 2020, $9.2M — GV, Benchmark

## Investors

- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Series A
- Benchmark (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/benchmark) — Series A