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DigitalOcean
Cloud infrastructure platform for developers and SMBs.
Stage
public
Status
public
Coverage
full
Why DigitalOcean is interesting
Developer-friendly VPS pioneer — a16z led A and followed through C before NYSE IPO.
Key facts
- Series A (Feb 2014): $37M led by a16z (Forge)
- Series C (May 2020): $50M at $1.15B; a16z participated (CB Insights)
- IPO (Mar 2021): NYSE: DOCN
- Co-investors: no additional institutional investors disclosed in public sources reviewed 2026-07-24
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Industries
Infrastructure & Cloud Developer Tools
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Market / IPO context
Ticker: DOCN (NYSE)
IPO status: public
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FAQs about DigitalOcean
Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24