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Garden

Backed byPace CapitalLerer Hippeau
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Garden is an open-source platform that automates the full development workflow for Kubernetes-based applications — local preview environments, remote development clusters, and end-to-end tests. Say goodbye to broken dev environments.

Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Raised
$16M
Stage
Series A
Founded
2018
Category
Open Source
Funding
VC-backed
Team
50-100

Funding figures as of Jul 2025 · not independently verified

Founders of Garden

  • Jon Edvald

Investors backing Garden

  • Pace Capital
  • Lerer Hippeau

Frequently asked questions

What does Garden do?

Garden is an open-source platform that automates the full development workflow for Kubernetes-based applications — local preview environments, remote development clusters, and end-to-end tests. Say goodbye to broken dev environments.

Where is Garden based?

Garden is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

When was Garden founded?

Garden was founded in 2018.

How much has Garden raised?

Garden has raised $16M in their Series A round as of Jul 2025.

Who founded Garden?

Garden was founded by Jon Edvald.

Who has invested in Garden?

Garden is backed by Pace Capital, Lerer Hippeau.

How Garden would pitch themselves

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01Target customer

Kubernetes teams — the core audience Garden's product is built around.

02Problem they solve

Garden is an open-source platform that automates the full development workflow for Kubernetes-based applications — local preview environments, remote development clusters, and end-to-end tests. Say goodbye to broken dev… The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

03Key differentiator

Garden differentiates on dev environments and ci/cd for kubernetes teams. Backed by Pace Capital + Lerer Hippeau, $16M raised — the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Jon Edvald.

04Go-to-market strategy

Series-A scaling stage — 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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