From Whiteboard to $15M: The Observo AI Story
Today, we’re incredibly excited to share a major milestone in Observo AI's journey: we've raised $15 million in seed funding, led by two of the most respected venture capital firms in the tech world – Felicis and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Our Mission and Motivation
When both of us were at Rubrik, we experienced firsthand the data management challenges plaguing modern enterprises. We saw how 80% of collected data provided virtually no insight into security and observability, creating a massive drain on resources and attention. This isn't unique – it's an industry-wide challenge that's only getting more complex with the explosion of AI-generated data.
Observo AI was created to help Security and DevOps teams solve their biggest data problems. We know first-hand the challenges these teams face to analyze all the data that matters, route data in the right format to the optimal mix of tools and archival systems, and provide the context and focus they need to quickly diagnose, prevent, and resolve critical incidents while controlling costs.
A recent KPMG survey underscores the urgency: nearly 50% of enterprises have suffered a breach, with over 60% of leaders citing poor data quality and false alerts as key contributors.
Our original vision and hypotheses have been validated by the numerous enterprises that are now leveraging our platform to automate the complex data tasks that once hindered their ability to optimize their environments. The rapid adoption of Observo AI is further evidenced by our impressive 600% quarter-over-quarter growth, demonstrating the strong market demand for our innovative approach.
How We're Different
Observo AI isn't just another tool – we're a fundamentally new approach to Data Pipelines for Security and Observability data. By leveraging machine learning and large language models, we've created a solution that is 5-6x more efficient than legacy tools. Our platform doesn't just process data; it intelligently optimizes it, helping teams:
- Accelerate Incident Resolution: Cut response times by 40%+ through AI-powered prioritization and automated routing of critical security threats
- Optimize Costs: Reduce the cost of SIEM and observability tools by over 50% while expanding coverage and eliminating monitoring blind spots
- Enhance Decision Making: Deliver focused, high-value data to Security and DevOps teams without the noise of routine telemetry
Ready to see the difference for yourself? Check out our free sandbox and witness firsthand how AI-driven optimization can transform your Security and Observability data operations. Try the Observo AI Sandbox today.
Our Amazing Investors
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jake Storm from Felicis Venture Partners and Guru Chahal from Lightspeed Ventures. Your belief in our vision goes beyond capital – you've provided strategic guidance and support that will be crucial to our growth.
As Jake aptly put it, "Observo AI gives teams the tools to supercharge their defenses." Guru noted that we're "elevating data management and security operations to a new level of efficiency."
Our Incredible Customers, Partners, and Advisors
We want to express our deepest gratitude to our customers, partners, and advisors. Your trust and collaboration have been instrumental in our journey, and we truly couldn’t have achieved this milestone without you. Your insights, feedback, and support continue to shape our vision and drive us to push boundaries.
We’re excited to grow together and continue delivering innovative solutions that empower our customers while strengthening our collaboration with our valued partners and advisors.
We're Growing – Join Us!
This funding is about more than just capital – it's about building an incredible team. We're actively hiring across several critical areas:
- Engineering: We're looking for innovative minds who want to solve complex data challenges
- Sales: Join a team transforming how enterprises manage and secure their data
- Marketing: Help us tell our story and revolutionize data pipeline technology
If you're passionate about AI, Security, DevOps, Data, and making a real impact, we want to talk to you. Check out our open roles on our careers page.
Looking Ahead
We're just getting started. Our commitment remains unwavering: to help Security and DevOps teams focus on what truly matters – building stronger, more secure, and more efficient enterprises.
Thank you to our customers, partners, our team, and investors for believing in Observo AI.