Solo.io

About

Established in 2017 in Cambridge, MA, Solo.io is a prominent leader in cloud-native application networking. Our expertise lies in seamlessly connecting, securing, and monitoring Kubernetes applications and APIs on a global scale. Our renowned products - Gloo Gateway and Gloo Mesh - are the preferred choice for Fortune 2000 industry leaders and cloud-native innovators alike, representing market leadership across industries and geographies. For many enterprises, Gloo represents a critical step forward in their cloud journey. All Solo.io products are built on open-source technologies like Istio, Envoy, Kubernetes, Cilium, eBPF, GraphQL, WebAssembly, Linux, and more. Behind our success is a world-class engineering team, contributors to major CNCF open-source projects worldwide. We play key roles in driving the evolution of cloud-native Application Networking technologies, including Istio, Envoy, Cilium, eBPF, GraphQL, and WebAssembly. Solo.io holds influential positions in the Istio Steering and Technical Oversight Committees, contributing significantly to innovation in the Istio and Envoy communities. Our dedication has earned us prestigious industry accolades, including Gartner Cool Vendor (2019), InfoWorld Technology of the Year (2022), CRN’s Top 10 Hottest Startups (2022), SDTimes Best in Show for Software Development – APIs (2022), Best Open Source Training for Cloud-native Apps (2022), and GigaOm Service Mesh Market Leader & Outperformer (2022, 2021). In 2021, we reached a significant milestone, securing $135 million in Series C funding at a valuation of $1 billion. To date, we've received a total of $175 million in venture funding from esteemed firms like Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, and True Ventures. Operating as a remote-first company, we maintain a strong regional presence in North America, Europe, and APAC. Solo.io continues to shape the cloud-native landscape, pioneering innovative solutions and empowering businesses worldwide.