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CloudBees

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San Jose, US · Founded 2010 · 13 known investors

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CloudBees Unify Feature Management is a control layer for software delivery that decouples code deployment from customer exposure, letting engineering teams ship continuously while leaders retain visibility, governance, and risk control. It integrates with existing DevOps toolchains to provide Git-native release controls, real-time exposure management, and auditable governance for enterprises.

Founders & leadership

CloudBees was founded in 2010 by Sacha Labourey, François Déchery, and Michael Neale.

FDFrançois Déchery
François DécheryFounderFrançois Déchery co-founded CloudBees in 2010 and has held leadership roles in consulting, program management, and professional services at technology companies including Sun Microsystems, JBoss, Red Hat, and Infor, with expertise spanning enterprise software, cloud computing, and DevOps.
MNMichael Neale
Michael NealeFounderMichael Neale is founder of CloudBees and a technical leader with decades of experience in software architecture, continuous delivery, and distributed systems across defense, finance, insurance, and manufacturing verticals. His background spans open-source contributions, cloud infrastructure, DevOps tooling including Jenkins, team leadership, and multiple programming languages.
MPMoritz Plassnig
Moritz PlassnigChief Executive OfficerMoritz Plassnig founded Codeship and currently serves as CEO of CloudBees, a software delivery control platform. He has made angel investments in several technology companies including DX, Hightouch, Liveblocks, and Ona.
PVPhilippe Van Hove
Philippe Van HoveChief Revenue OfficerHe has built and scaled enterprise SaaS sales organizations across multiple geographies, managing teams spanning sales development, pre-sales, marketing, and sales operations.
RSRaj Sarkar
Raj SarkarChief Marketing OfficerRaj Sarkar has spent two decades in marketing and business leadership roles at major cloud and software companies including AWS, Google Cloud, Atlassian, Palo Alto Networks, and 1Password, where he built the company's first marketing organization before its $6.7B valuation. He currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer at CloudBees.
YYYehji Yi
Yehji YiVP, Global HRYehji Yi is Vice President of Global HR at CloudBees, where he leads human resources strategy for the feature management software company.
BJBasheer Janjua
Basheer JanjuaChief Digital OfficerBasheer Janjua is Chief Digital Officer at CloudBees following the company's acquisition of Calculi Corporation, which he founded to develop Guide-Rails, a software development and delivery automation platform. He also serves as Founding Chair and President of the CTO Forum, a nonprofit organization, and as Executive Chairman of Integnology Corporation, a consulting firm founded in 1999 specializing in innovation strategy and technology operations.
SSSam Shafer
Sam ShaferChief Accounting OfficerChief Accounting Officer at CLOUDBEES, INC.
MP
Matt ParsonFounder

Board

JVJohn Vrionis
John VrionisBoard directorFounder & General Partner at Unusual Ventures
DSDavid Skok
David SkokBoard directorInvestor at Matrix Partners

Investors · 13

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$221.4M disclosed across 7 of 8 rounds · 2013–2024

▶$966KraisedJul 2024 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David SkokDirector
  • Anuj KapurDirector, Executive Officer
  • Audrey ZhaoExecutive Officer
  • Sacha LaboureyDirector, Executive Officer
  • Bryan PalmaDirector
  • Sumeet AroraDirector
  • Marc GemassmerExecutive Officer
  • Raj SarkarExecutive Officer
  • Shawn AhmedExecutive Officer
  • Lynne DohertyDirector
  • Dan WilliamsDirector
  • John VrionisDirector
Offering amount
$966K
Amount sold
$966K
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$700.8KraisedNov 2022 · 22 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter MeechanExecutive Officer
  • Anuj KapurExecutive Officer, Director
  • Lynne DohertyDirector
  • Audrey ZhaoExecutive Officer
  • Laurence PoussotExecutive Officer
  • John VrionisDirector
  • Dan WilliamsDirector
  • Shawn AhmedExecutive Officer
  • Sacha LaboureyExecutive Officer, Director
  • David SkokDirector
  • Prakash SethuramanExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$700.8K
Amount sold
$700.8K
First sale
Aug 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$150MraisedDec 2021 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Prakash SethuramanExecutive Officer
  • Jinny JunExecutive Officer
  • Peter MeechanExecutive Officer
  • Sacha LaboureyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dinesh KeswaniExecutive Officer
  • Shawn AhmedExecutive Officer
  • John TzioufasExecutive Officer
  • Audrey ZhaoExecutive Officer
  • Dan WilliamsDirector
  • Charles PetersDirector
  • John VrionisDirector
  • Robert BickelDirector
  • Stephen DeWittExecutive Officer, Director
  • Laurence PoussotExecutive Officer
  • David SkokDirector
Offering amount
$150M
Amount sold
$150M
First sale
Nov 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$33MraisedJul 2018 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sacha LaboureyExecutive Officer, Director
  • John VrionisDirector
  • David SkokDirector
  • Robert BickelDirector
  • Dan WilliamsDirector
  • Laurence PoussotExecutive Officer
  • Matt ParsonExecutive Officer
  • Charles PetersDirector
Offering amount
$37M
Amount sold
$33M
First sale
Jun 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.4MraisedFeb 2018 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David SkokDirector
  • Charles PetersDirector
  • Robert BickelDirector
  • Matt ParsonExecutive Officer
  • John VrionisDirector
  • Laurence PoussotExecutive Officer
  • Sacha LaboureyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.4M
Amount sold
$2.4M
First sale
Feb 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$23MraisedJan 2015 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert BickelDirector
  • Sacha LaboureyExecutive Officer, Director
  • John VrionisDirector
  • David SkokDirector
Offering amount
$23.4M
Amount sold
$23M
First sale
Dec 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$11.3MraisedMar 2014 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • John VrionisDirector
  • Robert BickelDirector
  • David SkokDirector
  • Sacha LaboureyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$12.4M
Amount sold
$11.3M
First sale
Nov 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

7 people who came through CloudBees went on to found or lead other companies.

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2021$749.3K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2021$50K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Acquisitions · 1

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
Launchable

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Frequently asked questions

What does CloudBees do?
CloudBees Unify Feature Management is a control layer for software delivery that decouples code deployment from customer exposure, letting engineering teams ship continuously while leaders retain visibility, governance, and risk control. It integrates with existing DevOps toolchains to provide Git-native release controls, real-time exposure management, and auditable governance for enterprises.
Who founded CloudBees?
CloudBees was founded by Sacha Labourey, François Déchery, Michael Neale in 2010.
Who are CloudBees's investors?
CloudBees's investors include Camber Partners, Delta-v Capital, Foundry, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix, NewView Capital, Realization Capital Partners, Rembrandt Venture Partners and 5 more.
How much funding has CloudBees raised?
CloudBees has disclosed $221.4M raised across 7 of its 8 known rounds.
Where is CloudBees headquartered?
CloudBees is headquartered in San Jose, US.