Sysdig
Sysdig is a cloud security and DevOps company founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in security, monitoring, and visibility solutions for cloud-native environments, particularly focusing on containerized applications and Kubernetes orchestration platforms. The company leverages deep system call-level introspection technology, rooted in open-source development, to enhance security and operational insights. Sysdig offers a comprehensive platform that integrates security, monitoring, and compliance for cloud-native workloads throughout their lifecycle. Key products include Sysdig Secure, which provides real-time threat detection and vulnerability management; Sysdig Monitor, a tool for performance metrics and operational insights; and Sysdig Sage, an AI analyst that helps reduce mean time to resolution for security incidents. Sysdig also contributes to open-source projects like Falco, enhancing Kubernetes security by detecting anomalous behavior. The company primarily serves enterprises in regulated and security-sensitive industries, enabling development and security teams to collaborate effectively. Sysdig operates on a subscription-based model and has established itself as a leader in cloud security, focusing on transparency, flexibility, and AI-driven insights.
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Headcount trend
Sysdig went from 534 employees in Jul 2023 to 411 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 26 people joined, 68 left.
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The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 3 filings.
Funding
- Dec 2021 · Series G · $350M · Permira, Guggenheim Partners, Accel
- Apr 2021 · Series F · $188M · Third Point Ventures, Accel, Bain Capital Ventures
- Jun 2020 · Seed · $3.5M · StageOne Ventures
- Jan 2020 · Series E · $70M · Insight Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, Accel
- Sep 2018 · Series D · $68.5M · Accel, Bain Capital Ventures, Insight Venture Partners
- Oct 2017 · Series C · $25M · Accel Partners
- Apr 2016 · Series B · $15M · Accel Partners, Bain Capital Ventures
- Jul 2015 · Series A · $10.7M · Bain Capital Ventures, Accel Partners
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How many employees does Sysdig have?
Sysdig has about 411 employees, down 3.3% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).
Does Sysdig sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Sysdig filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is Sysdig's revenue per employee?
Sysdig makes about $690K in revenue per employee, based on $283.6M annual revenue and 411 employees.
How much does Sysdig pay?
6figr has 15 salary profiles for Sysdig in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Sysdig salaries page. See Sysdig salaries
How much funding has Sysdig raised?
Sysdig has raised $730.7M in total funding; its latest round was Series G in Dec 2021.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 27 Nov 2025.