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The stackrox.com domain now redirects to Red Hat's Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes, a Kubernetes-native security platform that provides vulnerability management, compliance checks, policy enforcement, and runtime protection across the container software development lifecycle. It serves DevOps and security teams securing containerized and Kubernetes-based workloads.

Founders & leadership

KSKamal Shah
Kamal ShahPresident and CEO2018–2021Co-founder and CEO of Stackrox, a Kubernetes-native security platform providing vulnerability management, compliance, and runtime protection for containerized workloads.
AG
Ali GolshanFounder
SB
Sameer BhalotraFounder

Investors · 6

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Stackrox 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 II2020$1.5M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Stackrox do?
The stackrox.com domain now redirects to Red Hat's Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes, a Kubernetes-native security platform that provides vulnerability management, compliance checks, policy enforcement, and runtime protection across the container software development lifecycle. It serves DevOps and security teams securing containerized and Kubernetes-based workloads.
Who are Stackrox's investors?
Stackrox's investors include Amplify Partners, Ballistic Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Menlo Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Khosla Ventures.