Chainguard expands its presence with $280 million investment

Chainguard, renowned for its innovations in open source software, has announced a substantial $280 million investment from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF). This capital injection supports the company’s mission to establish open source as inherently trustworthy, escalating on their strategic trajectory after a Series D fundraise earlier this year. 

This recent investment has propelled the company's total funding to a staggering $892 million, a reflection of their growing significance within the tech industry.

As 90% of an organisation's code originates from open source, its ubiquity also makes it vulnerable. Even minor vulnerabilities pose significant threats. Chainguard addresses this need by offering secure, production-ready builds, thus empowering organisations to enhance their software supply chain resiliency.

As Dan Lorenc, Chainguard’s CEO and co-founder, articulates, the company aims to safeguard open source software against potential risks, enabling engineering teams to maximise their potential.

Leveraging its strong financial base, Chainguard plans to utilise the new funding to expand its go-to-market strategies while prioritising product and engineering investments. The emphasis on disciplined growth ensures the company is well-positioned to meet increasing market demands and enhance its global enterprise infrastructure.

Chief Financial Officer Eyal Bar emphasises the importance of structured financial growth, supporting Chainguard’s long-term vision without compromising on ownership or innovation.

Recently, Chainguard has celebrated several milestones, including:

• Launching Chainguard Libraries for popular programming ecosystems, ensuring secure integrations.
• Introducing Chainguard VMs, offering a secure deployment environment across cloud platforms.
• Achieving over 1,700 minimal, zero-CVE images in their container catalogue, maintaining modern application stack security.
• Expanding availability on major cloud marketplaces like Azure, AWS, and GCP, integrating seamlessly with existing workflows.
• Welcoming new leadership to support growth, while being acknowledged by Forbes and Fortune as industry leaders.

These accomplishments, alongside strategic investments, have solidified Chainguard’s position as a trusted leader in the vicinity of open source infrastructure.