Teleport
Zero-trust infrastructure access for distributed teams
About Teleport
Teleport is the open-source platform for secure access to servers, databases, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure. It replaces VPNs and bastion hosts with cryptographic identity and short-lived certificates, providing complete audit logs for every session. Used by DoorDash, Nasdaq, and thousands of security-conscious teams.
Pitch deck breakdown
How Teleport would pitch themselves.
Target customer
Distributed teams — the core audience Teleport's product is built around.
Problem they solve
Teleport is the open-source platform for secure access to servers, databases, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure. It replaces VPNs and bastion hosts with cryptographic identity and short-lived certificates, providing… The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.
Key differentiator
Teleport differentiates on zero-trust infrastructure access for distributed teams. Backed by Bessemer + Kleiner Perkins, $110M raised — the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Ev Kontsevoy + team.
Go-to-market strategy
Growth-stage GTM — multi-channel revenue motion (direct enterprise sales, channel partnerships, marketplace listings). Vertical specialisation + verticalised AE teams targeting enterprise + mid-market.
Teleport website preview
Company facts
- Category
- Dev Tools
- Funding stage
- Series C
- Total raised
- $110M
- Founded
- 2015
- Team size
- 201–500
- HQ
- Oakland
- Country
- USA
- Website
- goteleport.com
Founders of Teleport
- Ev Kontsevoy
- Alexander Klizhentas
Investors backing Teleport
- Bessemer
- Kleiner Perkins
Frequently asked questions
What does Teleport do?
Teleport is the open-source platform for secure access to servers, databases, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure. It replaces VPNs and bastion hosts with cryptographic identity and short-lived certificates, providing complete audit logs for every session. Used by DoorDash, Nasdaq, and thousands of security-conscious teams.
Where is Teleport based?
Teleport is based in Oakland, USA.
When was Teleport founded?
Teleport was founded in 2015.
How much has Teleport raised?
Teleport has raised $110M in their Series C round.
Who founded Teleport?
Teleport was founded by Ev Kontsevoy, Alexander Klizhentas.
Who has invested in Teleport?
Teleport is backed by Bessemer, Kleiner Perkins.