Gradle was founded by Hans Dockter.

Who are Gradle's investors?

Gradle's investors include Heavybit, True Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, DCVC (Data Collective), Stepstone Group, Triangle Peak Partners.

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Gradle Build Tool is a build automation tool for compiling, testing, packaging, and publishing software across ecosystems including JVM, Android, C/C++, Swift, and Objective-C. It offers features such as incremental builds, build caching, parallel execution, dependency management, and a Tooling API for embedding Gradle in IDEs and CI systems.

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Founders & leadership

Hans Dockter FounderHans Dockter founded Gradle, an open-source build automation tool, and serves as CEO of Gradle Inc., which also develops Develocity, a platform for software build optimization and acceleration. His background spans build systems and continuous delivery.

Investors · 6

Heavybitlisted by HeavybitSan Francisco · $500K – $5M

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True Ventureslisted by True VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3M

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Bain Capital VenturesreportedBoston · $1M – $100M

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DCVC (Data Collective)reportedPalo Alto · $5M – $25M

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Stepstone GroupreportedCharlotte

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Triangle Peak PartnersreportedPalo Alto

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Funding

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Undisclosed amountSeries CNov 2021
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The Company Formerly Known as Gradleblog.gradle.org · Jul 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Gradle do?: Gradle Build Tool is a build automation tool for compiling, testing, packaging, and publishing software across ecosystems including JVM, Android, C/C++, Swift, and Objective-C. It offers features such as incremental builds, build caching, parallel execution, dependency management, and a Tooling API for embedding Gradle in IDEs and CI systems.
Who founded Gradle?: Gradle was founded by Hans Dockter.
Who are Gradle's investors?: Gradle's investors include Heavybit, True Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, DCVC (Data Collective), Stepstone Group, Triangle Peak Partners.