Solo.io is a software company that provides cloud-native application networking solutions to help organizations deploy, secure, and operate modern microservices and APIs. Its core products include Gloo API Gateway, Gloo Mesh (a service mesh built on Istio), and Gloo Portal for developer onboarding. Solo.io serves hundreds of enterprise customers worldwide and is a major contributor to open-source projects like Envoy Proxy and Istio.
The company was founded in 2017 by Idit Levine, a repeat entrepreneur with deep expertise in cloud-native technologies. Levine previously founded DynamicOps (acquired by VMware) and served as CTO of EMC's cloud management division. Under her leadership, Solo.io has grown to over 70 employees and raised $171.5 million in funding, including a $135 million Series C in October 2021 at a $1B valuation. With this capital, Solo.io plans to accelerate product development, expand its go-to-market teams, and continue its global expansion.
Solo.io offers employees the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of cloud-native technologies, collaborate with top experts in the field, and help define the future of the fast-growing service mesh space. The company is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, with 30% of its engineering roles held by women.
2017
Founded
100-250
Employees
Series C
Stage
$1B
Latest Valuation
$100-200M
Total Funding
Oct 04 2021
Last Fundraise
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