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Smallstep

Smallstep

Private
San Francisco, CaliforniaCybersecurityhttps://smallstep.com/

Last Round

Series A

Apr 28, 2022

Total Funding Raised

$26M

Company Overview

Smallstep is a cybersecurity company that provides a device identity platform and automated certificate management tools for securing infrastructure, workloads, and devices.

Sector

Cybersecurity

Verticals

Identity & Access, Cloud Security, Zero Trust, DevOps & Containers, Application Security

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Freemium

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

public key infrastructurePKIcertificate managementcertificate authoritymTLSzero trustidentity infrastructureACMEmachine identityworkload identityX.509 certificatesautomated securitydevops securityopen-source securitysecret managementcertificate rotation

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Smallstep Comparables

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Smallstep Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series AApr 28, 2022
SeedApr 28, 2022

Key People

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Josh Drake

Chief Technology Officer

Executive Team

Smallstep Investors

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Smallstep investors
InvestorRounds
Boldstart VenturesSeries A, Seed
Bain Capital VenturesSeed, Series A
StepStone GroupSeries A
Upside PartnershipSeed, Series A
RidgelineSeries A
Upside PartnershipSeed, Series A
AccelSeed, Series A

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  • Mar 10, 2026

    Partnered with Fleet Device Management, makers of an open-source platform.

  • Aug 22, 2025

    Added Saywise, a technology/AI startup, as a customer.

Smallstep Filings

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Is Smallstep a public or private company?

Smallstep is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Smallstep?

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How much is Smallstep worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Smallstep is not publicly available.

Can I buy Smallstep stock?

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When was Smallstep's last funding round?

Smallstep's most recent funding round was Seed on April 28, 2022.

Who are the main investors in Smallstep?

Key investors in Smallstep include Boldstart Ventures, StepStone Group.

Will Smallstep IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Smallstep.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Employee Range27
Year Founded2016
Last FundingApr 28, 2022

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