Alkira Raises $100M, Focuses on Expanding Cloud Partnerships and Enhancing Network Infrastructure

Alkira Raises $100M in Series C Funding

Alkira's Series C Funding

Key Highlights:

  • Series C Funding: Alkira, an on-demand network infrastructure as-a-service company, raised $100 million in Series C funding.
  • Total Funding: The funding round brings the total amount raised by Alkira to $176 million.
  • Investors: Tiger Global Management led the round, with participation from Dallas Venture Capital, Geodesic Capital, and NextEquity Partners, as well as existing investors Kleiner Perkins, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and Sequoia Capital.

Alkira's Target Market

  • Target Market: Fortune 100 enterprises, leading system integrators, and global managed service providers.
  • Enterprises Embracing Cloud Infrastructure: Organizations seeking an on-demand network infrastructure solution that combines multiple clouds, sites, and users.
  • Managed Service Providers: Companies offering managed network services to their clients.

What Alkira Needs to Buy

  • Cloud Infrastructure Partnerships: Collaborations with cloud service providers to expand the range of supported platforms and services.
  • Technology Development: Investments in research and development to enhance the capabilities of their on-demand network infrastructure solution.
  • Marketing and Sales Support: Services to support market expansion, customer acquisition, and maintaining high standards in customer service.