Puppet
Latest round
- Series F
Last raised
- Jun 2018
Total raised
- $98M
Investors
- 9
About Puppet
Puppet, Inc.Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Minneapolis, US, Puppet, Inc. specializes in automation solutions for IT infrastructure. The company was acquired by Perforce Software, Inc. in April 2022, allowing it to enhance its service offerings and innovation capabilities. The founder, Luke Kanies, has a history of leveraging automation to improve IT workflows.Puppet primarily offers a sophisticated infrastructure automation platform designed to streamline IT operations, enhance security, and accelerate innovation across various environments—including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid settings. The core products include Puppet Enterprise, which provides advanced automation capabilities for DevOps teams, and Puppet Core, a robust tool for configuration management intended for experienced automation teams. These products enable users to automate the entire lifecycle of IT infrastructure from configuration to ongoing management. Notable features include policy-driven enforcement of security measures, event-driven automation, and powerful reporting capabilities, which help organizations manage thousands of nodes efficiently while ensuring compliance with security standards. Puppet serves a diverse client base, including over 40,000 organizations worldwide, spanning various industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology.Puppet generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models for its products, including Puppet Enterprise and Puppet Core. Clients typically engage with the firm via annual subscriptions, which provide access to the software, updates, and customer support. The pricing structure is designed to cater to different levels of organizational needs, allowing for tailored solutions based on the specific requirements of each client. Revenue is further enhanced through professional services and training offerings that assist organizations in optimizing their use of Puppet solutions.In April 2022, Puppet, Inc., which will enable it to better tailor its services to customers' needs and accelerate innovation efforts. This acquisition is aimed at enhancing its ability to deliver, operate, and automate infrastructures at scale across various environments, including data centers and cloud solutions. Puppet, Inc.
Who invested in Puppet
9 investors across 6 rounds
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Who invested in Puppet?
Puppet has 9 investors on record across 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Puppet raised?
Puppet has raised 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Puppet last raise money?
Puppet's most recent round on record is a Series F, in Jun 2018.
What does Puppet do?
Puppet is a software company.
Where is Puppet headquartered?
Puppet is headquartered in Minneapolis, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Puppet?
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