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Sidero Labs

Goletta, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 30 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Sidero Labs builds the Talos Platform, including Talos Linux — a minimal, immutable Linux OS purpose-built to run Kubernetes with a managed API (no SSH or shell), atomic upgrades, and security defaults like mTLS, CIS guidelines, and FIPS 140-3 compliance. It targets teams operating Kubernetes fleets across distributed, mission-critical, and physically constrained environments.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools

Founders & leadership

Sidero Labs was founded in 2019 by Andrew Rynhard.

ARAndrew Rynhard
Andrew RynhardFounder · Chief Technology Officer2019–2025Andrew Rynhard is Director at Sidero Labs and has worked as a Site Reliability Engineer in the software industry with expertise in Go, Kubernetes, Linux, and AWS. He holds a bachelor's degree in physics from the University of California.
SFSteve Francis
Steve FrancisCEOSteve Francis founded LogicMonitor in 2007, serving as its CEO and later as Chief Product Officer and Chief Evangelist through 2019. Before that, he held infrastructure leadership roles including Director of Systems Operations at ValueClick and VP of Network Operations at Fastclick.

Board

SZ
Said ZiouaniBoard director
AV
Andreas von BlottnitzBoard director
PT
Peter TroostBoard director

Investors · 3

Hiro Capitallisted by Hiro CapitalLondon

How we know: Hiro Capital's portfolio page · a partner's Signal profile · funding news · siderolabs.com · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Sony Ventures Corporationlisted by Sony Ventures CorporationTokyo

How we know: Sony Ventures Corporation's portfolio page · a partner's Signal profile · siliconangle.com · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Also in the syndicate · 1

Hiro Capital LLPlead

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4M disclosed across 1 round · 2024

▶$4MraisedOct 2024 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Said ZiouaniDirector
  • Andreas von BlottnitzDirector
  • Peter TroostDirector
  • Stephen R. FrancisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andrew RynhardDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Oct 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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PluralPlural is a developer-focused company building around Kubernetes and related technologies (Elixir, Go, React) to enable collaboration among developers. It positions itself as a platform for a developer community to collaborate, learn, and work on complex projects.

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In the news

Hiro Capital Leads $4.0 Million Investment in Sidero Labs...siderolabs.com · Oct 2024Sidero Labs Raises $4.0M in Fundingfinsmes.com · Oct 2024Sidero Labs - Tech Company Profile - Gaebler.com Venture Capital Databasegaebler.com

Frequently asked questions

What does Sidero Labs do?
Sidero Labs builds the Talos Platform, including Talos Linux — a minimal, immutable Linux OS purpose-built to run Kubernetes with a managed API (no SSH or shell), atomic upgrades, and security defaults like mTLS, CIS guidelines, and FIPS 140-3 compliance. It targets teams operating Kubernetes fleets across distributed, mission-critical, and physically constrained environments.
Who founded Sidero Labs?
Sidero Labs was founded by Andrew Rynhard in 2019.
Who are Sidero Labs's investors?
Sidero Labs's investors include Hiro Capital, Sony Ventures Corporation.
How much funding has Sidero Labs raised?
Sidero Labs has disclosed $4M raised across 1 round.
Where is Sidero Labs headquartered?
Sidero Labs is headquartered in Goletta, US.