Tigera

Tigera is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in unified network security and observability solutions for Kubernetes clusters. The company is best known for creating and maintaining Calico Open Source, a widely adopted container networking and security solution used globally. Tigera offers a range of products, including Calico Open Source, which powers over 100 million containers, and Calico Enterprise, a platform that provides network security, observability, and compliance for Kubernetes environments. Additionally, the company features a Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) that enhances security and operational insights. Tigera also provides professional services such as assessments, implementation, and training to support organizations in managing their Kubernetes security and networking needs. With a strong reputation as a great place to work, Tigera is trusted by leading companies across various industries, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in their cloud-native applications.

Information Technology & Services San Jose, United States Founded 2016 ~79 employees Private · Series B

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Employees
79
+1.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$443K
Revenue ~$35M
Total funding
$53M
Last round Series B, Dec 2018
12-month attrition
13.7%
Tech: 6.3%
H1B filings, FY2024
2
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
4
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Tigera went from 76 employees in Jul 2023 to 79 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 5 people joined, 4 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering39
Other17
Sales5
Marketing5
Finance3
Operations3
Product3
Success2

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering1
Sales1

Funding

  • Dec 2018 · Series B · $30M · Insight Venture Partners, Madrona, NEA
  • Jan 2018 · Series A · $10M · Madrona Venture Group, LLC, New Enterprise Associates, Wing Venture Capital
  • Jun 2016 · Series A · $13M · New Enterprise Associates, Wing Venture Capital

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Tigera FAQ

How many employees does Tigera have?

Tigera has about 79 employees, up 1.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Tigera sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Tigera filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2024, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Tigera's revenue per employee?

Tigera makes about $443K in revenue per employee, based on $35M annual revenue and 79 employees.

How much funding has Tigera raised?

Tigera has raised $53M in total funding; its latest round was Series B in Dec 2018.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.