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Rocky Linux

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Community enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug

Albany, United StatesFounded 2020Cybersecurity

Valuation $100–500M Latest valuation · 2022

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux is an open-source enterprise Operating System designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with Enterprise Linux. It emerged as a community-driven effort to fill the gap left by CentOS's shift in strategy from a downstream build to an upstream build. Rocky Linux serves businesses and organizations that require a stable, reliable, and secure operating system for their production environments. The market it operates in includes IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and enterprise software sectors. The business model is based on providing a free, open-source platform while generating revenue through support services, consulting, and partnerships. Rocky Linux makes money by offering premium support packages, custom development, and enterprise-level solutions tailored to specific client needs. The company aims to ensure long-term stability and compatibility for its users, making it a preferred choice for enterprises looking for a dependable Linux distribution.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2020
Headquarters: Albany, United States
Employees: 19
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 56.3/100
Industry: Security
Sector: Cybersecurity
Business model: SaaS
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

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Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES A✓Equity / VC	May 2022	$26M	$104M	Undisclosed	↗

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Rocky Linux website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Rocky Linux is 430K monthly website visits, up 2.4% over the last three months. Rocky Linux's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits430K 3-month web change+2.4% 1-year team growth0%

Monthly website visitsJun 2023–Jul 2026

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