# Rookout

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/rookout

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.rookout.com
- Total disclosed funding: $28M
- Latest round: Series B (Aug 23, 2022)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Rookout Ltd., based in the US, specializes in cloud-native debugging tools that empower developers with real-time insights into applications, enabling faster bug resolution without disrupting production environments.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, US, Rookout Ltd. provides cloud-native debugging solutions. The company was established by Liran Haimovitch, with Shahar Fogel serving as CEO. In July 2023, Rookout raised USD 33.4 mn in an Add-on Trade Sale to Dynatrace LLC, bringing its total raised amount to USD 50.00 mn. The company has completed four deals to date.Rookout offers cloud-native debugging tools designed for developers, providing real-time access to code-level data from live production systems. Their platform helps identify and fix bugs faster than traditional methods, catering to a global clientele across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. It supports multiple programming languages and tech stacks, enabling seamless integration into existing development workflows.Rookout operates on a subscription-based revenue model, with clients paying tiered fees for access to debugging tools. Their services focus on live debugging, Kubernetes debugging, and serverless debugging, primarily serving developers and IT teams in various businesses through B2B transactions.Following its acquisition by Dynatrace LLC in July 2023, Rookout aims to enhance code-level observability for clients. The integration will enable improved collaboration between development, IT, and security. The funding from the acquisition will support Rookout's plans to further develop its debugging tools and expand its market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Aug 23, 2022, $16M — Cisco Investments, TLV Partners, Emerge Ventures, R136, Mighty Capital, LIAN Group, Fort Ross Ventures, Binder and Partners Family Office
- Series A, Aug 7, 2019, $8M — Cisco Investments, TLV Partners, Emerge Ventures
- Seed, Apr 25, 2018, $4.2M — TLV Partners, Emerge Ventures

## Investors

- TLV Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tlv-partners) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Emerge Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/emerge-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Cisco Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cisco-investments) — Series A, Series B
- R136 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/r136) — Series B
- Mighty Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mighty-capital) — Series B
- LIAN Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lian-group) — Series B
- Fort Ross Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fort-ross-ventures) — Series B
- Binder and Partners Family Office — Series B