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Gravwell

Founded 2017 · 37 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Gravwell is a security data platform that collects, stores, and analyzes unstructured logs and large data volumes in raw format without enforcing predefined schemas. The platform serves security teams and IT departments with advanced search and analytics capabilities under a predictable pricing model.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

Gravwell was founded in 2017 by Kristopher Watts.

KWKristopher Watts
Kristopher WattsinFounder and CTO

Investors · 5

Gula Tech AdventuresFulton · $100K – $5Mvia Cyndi Gula · inferred
Innosphere VenturesFort Collins
KickstartSalt Lake City · $250K – $3M
Next Frontier CapitalBozeman · $2M – $5M
Two Bear CapitalWhitefish · $3M – $10M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$15.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

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

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Gravwell went on to found or lead other companies.

Ron GulaBoard member and InvestorFounded Gula Tech Adventures +1Christopher HertzAdvisorFounded Heeler

Competitors · 6

by search overlap
Splunk31 shared keywordsSplunk offers a unified platform for security and observability that ingests and analyzes large-scale data across hybrid cloud environments. Its tools support security operations centers with analytics and automated response, and help teams monitor application and infrastructure performance.
Elastic26 shared keywordsElastic develops search-powered software for enterprises, offering products for search, observability, and security built on Elasticsearch. The company positions its technology to help organizations use their data for AI applications.
Netezza17 shared keywordsIBM is a global technology company whose business spans enterprise software (including Red Hat, HashiCorp, and Confluent), IT infrastructure such as mainframes, servers, and storage, and IT consulting services. The company is also investing heavily in quantum computing and AI-based enterprise offerings, including its Lightwell open-source software security clearinghouse and the Anderon quantum wafer foundry.
Firefox,17 shared keywordsMozilla is a global community organization that develops and maintains open-source internet infrastructure, including the Firefox web browser and Thunderbird email client, while advocating for internet openness, privacy, and user control. The organization also invests in responsible technology startups and creates open-source AI tools for developers.
Logrhythm16 shared keywordsLogRhythm is a Boulder-based SIEM, log management and security analytics vendor that merged with Exabeam in July 2024.
Spiceworks16 shared keywordsSocial business network for IT that is transforming how $1 trillion worth of technology products and services is marketed and sold each year to small and mid-sized businesses worldwide.

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In the news

Chainguard Raises $280 Million in Growth Funding - SecurityWeeksecurityweek.com · Oct 2025Gravwell bags $15.4m funding to scale cybersecurity toolsregtechanalyst.com · Oct 2025Gravwell raises $15.4m to power data security growthfintech.global · Oct 2025Gravwell Announces Series A Fundinggravwell.io · Oct 2025Gravwell Raises $15.4M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Oct 2025Gravwell Closes $15.4 Million Series A Funding Led by Two Bear Capital with Participation from Gula Tech Adventuresprnewswire.com · Oct 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Gravwell do?
Gravwell is a security data platform that collects, stores, and analyzes unstructured logs and large data volumes in raw format without enforcing predefined schemas. The platform serves security teams and IT departments with advanced search and analytics capabilities under a predictable pricing model.
Who founded Gravwell?
Gravwell was founded by Kristopher Watts in 2017.
Who are Gravwell's investors?
Gravwell's investors include Gula Tech Adventures, Innosphere Ventures, Kickstart, Next Frontier Capital, Two Bear Capital.
How much funding has Gravwell raised?
Gravwell has disclosed $15.4M raised across 1 round.