Render, a leading cloud application platform with over 2 million developers, announced an $80 million Series C funding round to drive its mission of transforming the $400 billion cloud market. Georgian led the round, joined by 01A (Dick Costolo), avra, and existing investors Addition, Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst, and the South Park Commons Fund.
The funding will accelerate Render’s expansion of enterprise-focused features, AI-native capabilities, and global reach while scaling its R&D team.
Disrupting the Cloud Landscape
Render has gained rapid traction, with more than 100,000 new developers joining each month. The platform has become a favored choice for organizations migrating workloads from major cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Salesforce Heroku. Customers range from unicorns like Watershed and Bridge to cutting-edge AI-native companies, reflecting Render’s versatility and performance.
Investor Confidence in a Growing Market
“Render’s fast-growing user base and impressive execution underscore its potential to redefine the developer cloud market,” said Emily Walsh, Lead Investor at Georgian.
Dick Costolo, Co-founder of 01A and former CEO of Twitter, added, “Render eliminates the complexity of cloud management, enabling companies to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure.”
Anu Hariharan, Managing Partner of avra, highlighted Render’s potential to be the “modern AWS,” combining power, flexibility, and ease of use.
Simplifying Cloud Management
Render’s platform allows developers to deploy applications effortlessly, moving beyond traditional cloud infrastructure like virtual machines. By abstracting backend concerns, Render empowers teams to focus on building and scaling applications.
Recognition and Future Plans
Render’s inclusion in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud Application Platforms highlights its growing industry influence. With this investment, Render plans to:
- Expand enterprise-focused and AI-native features.
- Enhance global infrastructure for broader reach.
- Grow its R&D team to innovate further on cloud automation.
Render’s unique approach is poised to redefine how developers and organizations interact with cloud infrastructure, offering a streamlined, powerful alternative to traditional solutions.
