Depot

Depot

Accelerates Docker image builds in cloud

Overview

Depot.dev speeds up Docker image builds by moving the build process to a cloud-based service. It claims builds can be up to 40x faster than traditional methods, enabling developers to create Docker images more quickly. The service integrates into existing workflows and can be used from a terminal or through CI providers like GitHub Actions, making it easy to incorporate into current development pipelines. It sells access through a subscription model with scalable options, targeting software developers, DevOps teams, and IT departments across industries. Depot.dev’s main differentiator is its focus on accelerating Docker image construction and its seamless integration with standard tools, rather than generic cloud computing offerings. The company’s goal is to reduce build bottlenecks, shorten development cycles, and help teams bring features to market faster by improving productivity and deployment speed.

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About Depot

Simplify's Rating
Why Depot is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$16M

Headquarters

Beaverton, Oregon

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • Depot raised $10M on 2026-03-10 from Felicis, Y Combinator, and Pioneer Fund.
  • Depot's July 2026 customer page names PostHog, PlanetScale, Jane, and People Data Labs.
  • Depot's March 2026 announcement says thousands of engineering teams use its platform.

What critics are saying

  • If GitHub bundles Depot-like runners into Actions by 2027, Depot loses its standalone wedge.
  • Depot CI launched in 2026, so enterprise buyers must trust a young platform before migrating workflows.
  • Build acceleration is a feature, not a moat; Buildkite and CircleCI target the same budget.

What makes Depot unique

  • Depot CI unifies container builds, GitHub Actions runners, remote caching, and agent sandboxes.
  • Ultra Runners, launched 2024-10-16, deliver up to 3x faster GitHub Actions jobs.
  • Depot's July 2026 docs show one-line migration and custom runner images for businesses.

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Funding

Total Funding

$16M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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$15M
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$30M
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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

10%
Depot
Mar 12th, 2026
We've raised a $10M Series A from Felicis, Y Combinator, and Pioneer Fund

We've raised a $10M Series A from Felicis, Y Combinator, and Pioneer Fund to build the next era of software delivery.

FinSMEs
Mar 11th, 2026
Depot raises $10M Series A led by Felicis to accelerate CI platform for AI coding tools

Depot, a San Francisco-based developer of a high-performance software development and build acceleration platform, has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Felicis, with participation from Y Combinator and Pioneer Fund. Founded by CEO Kyle Galbraith and Jacob McGlew, Depot provides specialised infrastructure that eliminates bottlenecks in software delivery pipelines. Originally focused on accelerating Docker image builds, the platform has evolved into a performance-first continuous integration system handling high volumes of commits from modern AI coding tools like Cursor and Claude. The funding will accelerate development of Depot CI, a programmable orchestration engine for high-velocity engineering teams and AI agents, and expand capabilities across remote caching and agent sandboxes. Depot currently serves thousands of engineering teams with GitHub Actions runners and container build tools.

PR Newswire
Dec 11th, 2024
Cncf Ecosystem Continues To Drive Innovation With New Silver Members

Organizations join the ever-growing cloud native ecosystem to drive innovation across industries and geographiesNEW DELHI, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India – December 11, 2024 – The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, has announced that more than 26 new Silver CNCF members have joined this quarter, highlighting the sustained investments organizations are making as cloud native innovation accelerates."As cloud native technologies drive unprecedented global transformation, CNCF is expanding its reach with new KubeCon + CloudNativeCon events in India and Japan, and a partnership with Andela to cultivate engineering talent across Africa," said Priyanka Sharma, executive director of CNCF. "These efforts reflect our commitment to fostering an inclusive global community, empowering organizations to innovate at scale, and advancing the cloud native ecosystem across the world. We are appreciative of the support these new members will bring to our expansive community and look forward to collaborating as we move into 2025."New and existing CNCF members are gathering this week in Delhi at the first-ever KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India. Joining the community at upcoming 2025 CNCF-hosted events, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe , April 1-4 in London, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China , June 10-11 in Hong Kong, the inaugural KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Japan , June 16-17 in Tokyo, and more .About the newest Silver Members:Altinity helps enterprises run open source ClickHouse® better.helps enterprises run open source ClickHouse® better. Armored Gate is a multi-national cybersecurity company dedicated to advancing responsible technology, like Armored Containers: The long-awaited production solution for single-layer, single-purpose, on-demand microservice containers that meet requirements of Zero Trust, NIST, ISO and other regulations.is a multi-national cybersecurity company dedicated to advancing responsible technology, like Armored Containers: The long-awaited production solution for single-layer, single-purpose, on-demand microservice containers that meet requirements of Zero Trust, NIST, ISO and other regulations

Depot
Oct 16th, 2024
Introducing Ultra Runners - Up to 3x faster GitHub Actions jobs

And earlier this year, Depot launched its own Depot-managed GitHub Actions runner offering, with faster compute, 10x faster caching, with a wide variety of runner types including macOS runners, ARM runners, Intel runners, and even the ability to use GPUs in your GitHub Actions jobs.

BRIDGE
Aug 26th, 2024
Depot raises $4.1M, accelerates builds 40x

Depot, a rapidly growing build acceleration platform, has secured $4.1 million in seed funding led by Felicis, with participation from Y Combinator, Aviso Ventures, Tokyo Black, and angel investors. Co-founded by Kyle Galbraith and Jacob Gillespie in 2022, Depot accelerates container image builds and GitHub Actions workflows by up to 40 times. The platform supports over 1,800 organizations and processes 1.3 million builds monthly. The funding will help expand Depot's operations and enhance its platform.

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