Edera, a Seattle, WA-based workload isolation technology company, has raised $15 million in Series A funding, bringing its total raised to $20 million.
Investors
The round was led by M12 (Microsoft’s Venture Fund), with contributions from Mantis VC, In-Q-Tel (IQT), and existing investors such as Eniac Ventures, 645 Ventures, FPV Ventures, Precursor Ventures, and Rosecliff Ventures.
M12 is Microsoft’s venture capital fund that invests in early-stage technology startups, focusing on areas like AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise software. It provides funding and access to Microsoft’s ecosystem to help startups scale. M12 typically invests in Series A and B rounds and looks for companies that align with Microsoft's innovation goals.
Edera Use of Funds
The funds will fuel product expansion, including support for AI infrastructure.
About Edera
Edera is a female-founded company specializing in workload isolation technology, providing secure-by-default solutions for all cloud-native workloads, including containers and AI infrastructure. The company’s flagship product, Edera Protect, ensures cloud-native isolation and guarantees container security across all workloads. Edera’s secure-by-design solution, Edera Protect AI, automates GPU configuration while securing AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Seattle, Edera’s mission is to empower engineers to develop with both speed and confidence.
Funding Details
Company: Edera, Inc.
Raised: $15.0M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: February 2025
Lead Investor: M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)
Additional Investors: Mantis VC, In-Q-Tel (IQT), Eniac Ventures, 645 Ventures, FPV Ventures, Precursor Ventures, Rosecliff Ventures
Company Website: https://edera.dev/
Software Category: Cloud and AI Security
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/edera-raises-15-million-series-a-to-transform-cloud-and-ai-infrastructure-security-302384242.html