Cloudbees CI
By CloudBees, Inc
CloudBees, founded in 2010 by Sacha Labourey and Francois Dechery, is a private enterprise software company headquartered in San Jose, California. Initially offering a Platform as a Service (PaaS) for Jenkins in the cloud, CloudBees has since evolved into a comprehensive software delivery platform, focusing on continuous integration (CI), continuous delivery (CD), and DevSecOps solutions. The company has expanded its global presence with offices in locations such as Raleigh, Berlin, London, and Neuchâtel.
Since its inception, CloudBees has experienced significant growth, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. Notably, in 2010, the company acquired InfraDNA, bringing onboard Kohsuke Kawaguchi, the creator of Jenkins, as CTO. Over the years, CloudBees has transitioned from its original PaaS offerings to focus on enterprise-grade CI/CD solutions, aligning with the evolving needs of software development teams.
CloudBees has raised over $250 million in venture financing. In December 2021, the company secured a $150 million Series F funding round at a pre-money valuation of $1 billion, along with a $95 million debt facility. Investors include Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, and others. The capital is aimed at accelerating product innovation, talent acquisition, and global expansion.
CloudBees provides a suite of tools designed to enhance software delivery processes:
CloudBees CI: An enterprise-grade CI/CD solution built on Jenkins, offering scalability and security features.
CloudBees Platform: A comprehensive DevSecOps platform integrating CI/CD, compliance, and analytics.
To bolster its product portfolio, CloudBees has made several strategic acquisitions:
Codeship (2018): Enhanced cloud-based CI/CD capabilities.
Electric Cloud (2019): Expanded release orchestration offerings.
Rollout (2019): Integrated feature flagging and management.
Recent innovations include:
High Availability/High Scalability (HA/HS): Significant performance and scalability enhancements to Jenkins.
Smart Tests: AI-powered testing intelligence aimed at reducing test execution times.
CloudBees emphasizes a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity. The company has strengthened its leadership team with executives from organizations like Atlassian, Cisco, and PayPal, reflecting its commitment to diversity and industry expertise.
Serving over 500 of the world's largest companies, including Salesforce, Adobe, and HSBC, CloudBees has established itself as a trusted partner in various sectors. With more than 500,000 developers using its products, the company continues to foster a vibrant community through events like DevOps World and contributions to open-source projects such as Jenkins.
