Highlights from 2019

In 2019, GitLab experienced significant growth and achievements, setting the stage for its planned 2020 IPO. The company more than doubled its workforce, enhancing its product to become a true multicloud solution with features like multi-level child epics, automated HTTPS certificate renewals, and merge trains. The GitLab community also thrived, with over 2,500 contributors submitting over 2,437 merge requests, marking a 50% year-over-year growth. GitLab's valuation soared to $2.75 billion after a successful Series E funding round. The company expanded its bug bounty program to the public, resulting in an influx of new contributors. Corporate events like GitLab Contribute and the new GitLab Commit user conference further solidified its community and user engagement. Additionally, GitLab introduced a CEO shadow program to provide insights into its operations, reflecting its commitment to transparency and leadership development.

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