Company
Date Published
Author
Ben Ofiri, CEO & Co-Founder
Word count
934
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Komodor, a company focused on improving Kubernetes operations, has secured a $42 million Series B funding round led by Tiger Global, bringing its total investment to $67 million. This financial boost will support the company's plans to double its workforce, enhance its Kubernetes incident research, and address challenges in "day 2" Kubernetes operations. Komodor's platform has seen significant growth, with a 700% revenue increase in nine months and widespread use across engineering teams globally. The company attributes its success to strong community support and valuable partnerships with industry leaders, which have driven platform improvements like its Playbooks and Monitors feature. Komodor's open-source project, ValidKube, has also gained traction, demonstrating the company's commitment to community engagement and innovation. As Komodor continues to expand, it aims to redefine Kubernetes management with a holistic approach to cost optimization and other operational aspects.