# Kong

> Cloud API gateway and connectivity platform behind open-source Kong.

## Why it is interesting

Kong is the API infrastructure layer for microservices; Tiger led D/E with Index and CRV as long-time backers.

## Profile

- **Stage:** growth
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** developer-tools, infra-cloud, enterprise-saas
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Series E (Nov 2024): $175M led by Tiger Global and Balderton at $2B — Kong press
- Series D (Feb 2021): $100M led by Tiger; Index, GGV, a16z, CRV participated — Kong blog

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/tiger-global-management
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/index-ventures
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/crv
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/new-enterprise-associates
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/ggv-capital
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/balderton-capital

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Source: https://venturecapitaltracker.com/startup/kong