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Buildkite

Founded 2013 · 152 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Buildkite provides a continuous integration and deployment platform for developer teams to automate testing and release workflows.

Founders & leadership

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Keith PittFounder
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Lachlan DonaldFounder
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Tim LucasFounder

Investors · 6

Also in the syndicate · 1

OpenViewlead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$42M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2020–2022

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Buildkite went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Buildkite do?
Buildkite provides a continuous integration and deployment platform for developer teams to automate testing and release workflows.
Who are Buildkite's investors?
Buildkite's investors include AirTree Ventures, General Catalyst, OneVentures, OpenView Venture Partners, Andreessen Horowitz.
How much funding has Buildkite raised?
Buildkite has disclosed $42M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.