Root
Container Vulnerability Management Automation
StartupRoot is a Tel Aviv-Yafo-based startup in the Business Software sector, established in 2023. Container Vulnerability Management Automation. The company has raised a total of $37.6M across 2 funding rounds, currently at the A stage. Root was founded by Ian Riopel, John Amaral, Benji Kalman. Key investors include StepStone Group, Insight Partners, Knollwood Investment Advisory, among 7 total investors. The company has 11-50 employees.
With $37.6M in total funding, Root is a A-stage company operating in Business Software. The company follows a B2B business model. Product stage: Released.
- StageA
- ProductReleased
- ModelB2B
- Employees11-50
- HQTel Aviv-Yafo
- DistrictCenter District
- Last Round$31M
- StepStone GroupLead
- Insight PartnersLead
- Knollwood Investment Advisory
7 investors total
Ian RiopelCo-founder & CEO
John AmaralCo-founder & CTO
Benji KalmanCo-founder & VP of Engineering
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What does Root do?
Root.io automates container vulnerability management through intelligent patching that eliminates the need for container rebuilds or rebasing. The platform enables security and development teams to efficiently address vulnerabilities without disrupting deployment cycles. By providing features such as automated triage to reduce false positives, security maturity metrics to track progress, seamless integration with existing CI/CD workflows, and continuous monitoring across container environments, Root.io ensures compliance and robust security. Designed for fast-paced containerized environments, Root.io eliminates manual processes and bottlenecks, delivering rapid, efficient, and automated vulnerability management.
How much funding has Root raised?
Root has raised $37.6M in total funding across 2 rounds. The company is currently at the A stage. Key investors include StepStone Group, Insight Partners, Knollwood Investment Advisory.
Who founded Root?
Root was founded in 2023 by Ian Riopel (Co-founder & CEO), John Amaral (Co-founder & CTO), Benji Kalman (Co-founder & VP of Engineering).
What sector is Root in?
Root operates in Business Software, IT, R&D & Data Solutions, Product Development Tools. Target customers: Enterprise & Professional Services, Enterprises, Software Development.
Where is Root located?
Root is based in Aluf Kalman Magen St 3, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, Center District. The company also has offices abroad.