Chainguard Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2021

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 525

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Later Stage VC

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $280M

  • Investors
  • 55

Chainguard General Information

Description

Developer of a supply chain security software intended to improve software supply chain security. The company's software applies zero-trust principles to supply chain protection, making the software lifecycle secure by default, and uses compliant build systems and integrations, enabling businesses to manage their supply chain security risks.

Contact Information

Website
www.chainguard.dev
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 810 7th Street South
  • Kirkland, WA 98033
  • United States
+1 (518)
Primary Industry
Network Management Software
Other Industries
Business/Productivity Software
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Vertical(s)
Cybersecurity, SaaS, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Corporate Office
  • 810 7th Street South
  • Kirkland, WA 98033
  • United States
+1 (518)

Chainguard Timeline

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Chainguard Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
6. Later Stage VC 23-Oct-2025 $280M Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC (Series D) 23-Apr-2025 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC (Series C) 25-Jul-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC (Series B) 01-Nov-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series A) 02-Jun-2022 $50M $55M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Seed Round 08-Dec-2021 $5M $5M Completed Generating Revenue
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Chainguard Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate ($) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Series D
Series C
Series B
Series A-2
Series A-1 4,478,323 $0.000100 $0.56 $9.27 $9.27 1x $9.27 12.63%
Seed 1,250,000 $0.000100 $0.24 $4 $4 1x $4 3.52%
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Chainguard Comparisons

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Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of a supply chain security software intended to improve software supply chain security. The company's software
Network Management Software
Kirkland, WA
525 As of 2026

Santa Barbara, CA
 

Givatayim, Israel
 
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Chainguard Competitors (16)

One of Chainguard’s 16 competitors is Anchore, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Santa Barbara, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Anchore Venture Capital-Backed Santa Barbara, CA
Mend.io Venture Capital-Backed Givatayim, Israel
Arnica Venture Capital-Backed Alpharetta, GA
Codenotary Venture Capital-Backed Bellaire, TX
Legit Security Venture Capital-Backed Boston, MA
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Chainguard Investors (55)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
General Catalyst Venture Capital Minority
In-Q-Tel Not-For-Profit Venture Capital Minority
Octant Ventures Venture Capital Minority
SignalRank VC-Backed Company Minority
137 Ventures Venture Capital Minority
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Chainguard FAQs

  • When was Chainguard founded?

    Chainguard was founded in 2021.

  • Where is Chainguard headquartered?

    Chainguard is headquartered in Kirkland, WA.

  • What is the size of Chainguard?

    Chainguard has 525 total employees.

  • What industry is Chainguard in?

    Chainguard’s primary industry is Network Management Software.

  • Is Chainguard a private or public company?

    Chainguard is a Private company.

  • What is Chainguard’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Chainguard is .

  • How much funding has Chainguard raised over time?

    Chainguard has raised $892M.

  • Who are Chainguard’s investors?

    General Catalyst, In-Q-Tel, Octant Ventures, SignalRank, and 137 Ventures are 5 of 55 investors who have invested in Chainguard.

  • Who are Chainguard’s competitors?

    Anchore, Mend.io, Arnica, Codenotary, and Legit Security are some of the 16 competitors of Chainguard.

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