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Medina, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation · 37 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Stacklok Enterprise manages Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers as Kubernetes workloads with built-in observability, identity controls, and policy management for platform engineering teams. The platform provides security isolation, multi-tenant support, and federated authentication to govern MCP server deployment and usage across organizations.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

Stacklok was founded in 2023 by Craig McLuckie, Joe Beda, and Luke Hinds.

CMCraig McLuckie
Craig McLuckieFounderHe was a co-founder of Kubernetes, launched Google Compute Engine at Google, and conceived and chaired the Cloud Native Computing Foundation; he previously served as VP of R&D at VMware and as CEO and founder of Heptio.
JBJoe Beda
Joe BedaCTOPreviously, he was Principal Engineer at VMware following its acquisition of Heptio, which he co-founded, and held senior engineering roles at Google including founding Google Compute Engine and co-founding Kubernetes, as well as positions at Microsoft on Internet Explorer and graphics APIs. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Harvey Mudd College.
LHLuke Hinds
Luke HindsCo-founder and CTO2023–2025Luke Hinds created Sigstore, an open source signing and verification tool for software packages, and now serves as an executive officer at Stacklok, a platform that manages AI agent infrastructure with security and policy controls.

Board

PLPing Li
Ping LiBoard directorPartner at Accel

Investors · 4

Bain Capital Ventureslisted by Bain Capital VenturesBoston · $1M – $100M

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Madrona Venture Grouplisted by Madrona Venture GroupSeattle · $2M – $10M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Madrona

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$16.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2023

▶$16.8MraisedMay 2023 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Craig McLuckieExecutive Officer, Director
  • Luke HindsExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ping LiDirector
Offering amount
$17.3M
Amount sold
$16.8M
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
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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In the news

Stacklok Raises $17.5M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · May 2023Heptio founder leads Stacklok, a new software supply chain startup that just raised $17.5M – GeekWiregeekwire.com · May 2023Kubernetes and sigstore founders raise $17.5M to launch software supply chain startup Stacklok | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · May 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Stacklok do?
Stacklok Enterprise manages Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers as Kubernetes workloads with built-in observability, identity controls, and policy management for platform engineering teams. The platform provides security isolation, multi-tenant support, and federated authentication to govern MCP server deployment and usage across organizations.
Who founded Stacklok?
Stacklok was founded by Craig McLuckie, Joe Beda, Luke Hinds in 2023.
Who are Stacklok's investors?
Stacklok's investors include Accel, Bain Capital Ventures, Madrona Venture Group.
How much funding has Stacklok raised?
Stacklok has disclosed $16.8M raised across 1 round.
Where is Stacklok headquartered?
Stacklok is headquartered in Medina, US.