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CIQ is reimagining software infrastructure with community-driven Rocky Linux as its core

Reno, United StatesFounded 2020Other B2B Software
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2022
Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About CIQ

CIQ is a leading enterprise Linux platform that provides secure, reliable, and open infrastructure solutions. The company operates in the technology sector, specifically in the realm of open-source software and Linux development. Its primary clients are businesses seeking to leverage the power of Linux for their enterprise needs.

CIQ's business model revolves around providing Linux-based solutions that help businesses overcome infrastructure challenges. This includes offering secure software supply chains from the build process to the server, knowledge of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) on every server, and access to Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) and hardened, long-term supported images.

The company also offers a range of services that extend to various platforms, including AWS, GCP, OCI, Azure, and on-premise with every Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), even at the edge. This means that no matter where a business wants to operate, CIQ can provide the necessary support and solutions.

CIQ generates revenue by offering these services to businesses. They also host webinars and podcasts to educate potential clients about their products and the benefits of migrating to Linux-based systems. One of their recent initiatives is helping customers migrate from CentOS to Rocky Linux on Google Cloud, ensuring a stable, reliable environment with enhanced performance and comprehensive support.

In summary, CIQ is a tech startup that provides Linux-based infrastructure solutions to businesses, helping them navigate the complexities of open-source software and ensuring their systems are secure, reliable, and efficient.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2020
Headquarters
Reno, United States
Employees
139
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
81.6/100
Industry
Enterprise Software
Sector
Other B2B Software, Software Development
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES A✓Equity / VC May 2022 $26M $104M Two Bear Capital ↗
SERIES A✓Equity / VC Jan 2021 $4M $16M Open Drives · IAG Capital Partners —
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021 —
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Growth signals

CIQ website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for CIQ is 7.6K monthly website visits, down 78.3% over the last three months. CIQ's team grew 9.4% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits7.6K 3-month web change-78.3% 1-year team growth+9.4%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

3 investors on the cap table

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Series A3 investors entered at this stage

  • Open Drives
  • IAG Capital Partners
  • Two Bear Capital
Team profiled 15 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
11 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States77.3%
🇮🇳 India8.3%
🇰🇷 South Korea2.1%
🇦🇺 Australia2.1%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.1%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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