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Firezone

Backed byKleiner Perkins
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Firezone is an open-source WireGuard-based VPN and zero-trust network access (ZTNA) solution. Manage remote access with SSO, role-based access, and a clean admin interface. Deploy on your own infrastructure in minutes with Docker.

Location
San Francisco, USA
Raised
$12M
Stage
Series A
Founded
2021
Category
Open Source
Funding
VC-backed
Team
10-50

Funding figures as of Jul 2025 ยท not independently verified

Founders of Firezone

  • Jamil Bou Kheir
  • Andrew Dryga

Investors backing Firezone

  • Kleiner Perkins

Frequently asked questions

What does Firezone do?

Firezone is an open-source WireGuard-based VPN and zero-trust network access (ZTNA) solution. Manage remote access with SSO, role-based access, and a clean admin interface. Deploy on your own infrastructure in minutes with Docker.

Where is Firezone based?

Firezone is based in San Francisco, USA.

When was Firezone founded?

Firezone was founded in 2021.

How much has Firezone raised?

Firezone has raised $12M in their Series A round as of Jul 2025.

Who founded Firezone?

Firezone was founded by Jamil Bou Kheir, Andrew Dryga.

Who has invested in Firezone?

Firezone is backed by Kleiner Perkins.

How Firezone would pitch themselves

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01Target customer

Developers + open-source communities + enterprises wanting an OSS-first tool in this category, with optional commercial support.

02Problem they solve

Firezone is an open-source WireGuard-based VPN and zero-trust network access (ZTNA) solution. Manage remote access with SSO, role-based access, and a clean admin interface. Deploy on your own infrastructure in minutes wโ€ฆ The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

03Key differentiator

Firezone differentiates on open source wireguard-based vpn and access gateway. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, $12M raised โ€” the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Jamil Bou Kheir + team.

04Go-to-market strategy

Series-A scaling stage โ€” building outbound sales motion, hiring first AEs, layering on customer success. Mix of PLG (where the product allows) + direct sales for higher-ACV deals.

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