# StackRox

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

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: Mountain View, US
- Website: www.stackrox.com
- Total disclosed funding: $66M
- Latest round: Series C (Sep 10, 2020)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

StackRox, Inc. specializes in providing security solutions for cloud-native applications, enhancing the security and compliance of Kubernetes environments for enterprise clients across various sectors.Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, US, StackRox, Inc. focuses on securing Kubernetes environments. The company has participated in 5 deals, with its latest funding round being a Series C on January 7, 2021, raising a total of USD 26.50 mn. The lead investor in this round was Menlo Ventures, alongside other investors like Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Highland Capital Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and Sequoia Capital. StackRox was acquired by Red Hat, a portfolio company of Grumman Hill Group, in February 2021, which aims to accelerate digital transformation initiatives.StackRox, Inc. offers a robust suite of security solutions designed for cloud-native applications. Its primary products include advanced security features for Kubernetes environments, which focus on continuous vulnerability scanning, compliance auditing to recognized standards, and real-time monitoring of containerized workloads. These solutions cater to enterprise clients in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and technology, supporting their needs for enhanced security in hybrid cloud settings.StackRox generates revenue through subscription-based models for its software services, which include long-term contracts for its key offerings. These services are often provided as Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, billed on a recurring basis. This model ensures predictable revenue streams, allowing continuous engagement with clients as they scale, further supported by partnerships with major cloud providers that integrate StackRox solutions into their platforms.Following its acquisition by Red Hat, StackRox, Inc. plans to leverage its resources to enhance its product offerings, with a focus on expanding its security capabilities for Kubernetes. The company seeks to penetrate new markets and geographical regions, enhancing its presence globally. The recent funding through the Series C round is earmarked for accelerating product development and facilitating entry into targeted markets, fostering growth and innovation in cloud-native security solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Sep 10, 2020, $27M — Highland Capital Partners, Menlo Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Hong Shan, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
- Series B, Apr 10, 2018, $25M — Redpoint Ventures, Hong Shan, Amplify Partners
- Series A, Jul 18, 2017, $14M — Hong Shan

## Investors

- Hong Shan — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Redpoint Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/redpoint-ventures) — Series B, Series C
- Amplify Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amplify-partners) — Series B
- Highland Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/highland-capital-partners) — Series C
- Menlo Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/menlo-ventures) — Series C
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP — Series C