Kubernetes, renowned for its prowess in container orchestration, offers a distinctive advantage through the ephemeral nature of containers. These containers exist only for the duration required, addressing resource allocation challenges by running for the precise duration of the assigned task. However, the increasing complexity of Kubernetes environments has introduced a new set of issues. Engineering teams now find themselves manually adjusting Kubernetes configurations to adapt to evolving needs.
This complexity often leads to a practice of over-allocation, where resources are generously allocated to ensure continuous operation irrespective of usage spikes. Unfortunately, this approach results in unnecessarily inflated cloud expenses. ScaleOps, an emerging startup, aims to tackle this problem. Rather than relying on static allocations that require constant adjustment, ScaleOps has developed a system that dynamically configures settings based on real-time requirements. The company recently announced securing $21.5 million in a Series A funding round.
Yodar Shafrir, CEO and co-founder of ScaleOps, observed the over-allocation challenge during his tenure at a previous company. This common issue led to significant engineering efforts spent on resource configuration, culminating in excessively high cloud bills. Shafrir emphasized that their current clientele often witnesses a waste of 70% to 80% on over-provisioned containers. Recognizing the need to liberate engineers from repetitive configuration tasks, ScaleOps has prioritized full automation of the resource allocation process.
To illustrate the benefits of their solution, ScaleOps provides a dashboard that showcases available workloads and potential savings achievable through their auto-configuration feature. Clients typically start with a single workload to gauge effectiveness, gradually embracing automation as they witness tangible results. ScaleOps, which launched in 2022, has garnered several paying customers since the early release of its product. Managing thousands of Kubernetes clusters for clients like Wiz, Coralogix, and Outbrain, the company plans to double its current workforce of 30 employees by the end of the upcoming year.
Lightspeed Venture Partners, NFX, and Glilot Capital Partners spearheaded the $21.5 million Series A funding round for ScaleOps, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s innovative approach to optimizing resource allocation in Kubernetes environments.
