Buoyant
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Mar 14, 2019
Total Funding Raised
$14M
Momentum
Top 5%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Buoyant operates in AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a VC Round in March 2019.
Buoyant is a software company that develops open-source service mesh solutions for Kubernetes, designed to enhance security, reliability, and observability for cloud-native applications.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
DevOps & Containers, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Zero Trust
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
Buoyant Comparables
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Buoyant Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Round | Mar 14, 2019 | ||||
| Series A | Jul 11, 2017 | ||||
| Seed | Apr 1, 2015 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Buoyant Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Benchmark Capital | VC Round, Series A |
| SV Angel | Series A, Seed |
| GV | VC Round |
| Webb Investment Network | Series A, Seed |
| Fuel Capital | Series A, Seed |
| #ANGELS | Series A |
| A. Capital Ventures | VC Round, Series A, Seed |
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Market signals
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- Sep 24, 2026
Grew 17% QoQ, from 35 to 41 employees.
- Sep 1, 2026
Open roles increased to 30, 86% of headcount.
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Buoyant Filings
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| Type | Date | Amount Offered | Amount Sold | Filing | Pages | Download |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Buoyant's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Buoyant a public or private company?
Buoyant is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Buoyant?
Buoyant is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Buoyant's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Buoyant worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Buoyant is not publicly available.
Can I buy Buoyant stock?
Buoyant shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Buoyant's last funding round?
Buoyant's most recent funding round was VC Round on March 14, 2019.
Who are the main investors in Buoyant?
Key investors in Buoyant include Benchmark Capital, GV.
Will Buoyant IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Buoyant.
How can I track Buoyant secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Buoyant's shares on secondary markets.