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Unkey

Unkey

Private
San Francisco, CaliforniaAI, Data & Cloud Infrastructurehttps://www.unkey.com/

Last Round

Seed

Apr 23, 2026

Total Funding Raised

$6M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Unkey is a software company that provides an open-source API management platform designed to help developers secure, manage, and scale their APIs.

Sector

AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure

Verticals

API Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Security, DevOps & Containers, Identity & Access

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Freemium, Usage-Based SaaS

AI Layer

Infrastructure

Keywords

API key managementAPI gatewayAPI managementAPI rate limitingdeveloper toolsLLM gatewayAPI deploymentLLM opsAPI observabilityPaaSAPI securityusage-based billingAPI analyticsplatform-as-a-serviceLLM cachingproduct-led growthPLG

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Unkey Comparables

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Unkey Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
SeedApr 23, 2026
Pre SeedNov 15, 2023

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Andreas Thomas

Co-Founder CTO

Founding Team

Unkey Investors

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Unkey investors
InvestorRounds
Uncork CapitalSeed
Allison Pickens VenturesPre Seed
Essence VCSeed, Pre Seed
Preston-Werner VenturesSeed, Pre Seed
Sunflower CapitalSeed, Pre Seed

Market signals

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  • Apr 23, 2026

    $4.5M round led by Uncork Capital.

  • Apr 20, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 62% MoM.

Unkey Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Unkey a public or private company?

Unkey is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Unkey?

Unkey is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Unkey worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Unkey is not publicly available.

Can I buy Unkey stock?

Unkey shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Unkey's last funding round?

Unkey's most recent funding round was Seed on April 23, 2026.

Who are the main investors in Unkey?

Key investors in Unkey include Uncork Capital, Essence VC.

Will Unkey IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Unkey.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Employee Range8
Year Founded2023
Last FundingApr 23, 2026

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