Harness was founded in 2016 by Jyoti Bansal and Rishi Singh. In January 2024 TechCrunch reported that Harness acquired the deployment company Armory. Co-founder Jyoti Basnal reported to TechCrunch that he “wants to build an enduring company that will, one day, go public.”
Harness is a software delivery platform that uses its platform to improve engineering efficiency. Per Forge data, Harness raised $425 million in funding over 6 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Apr 26, 2022. Key investors include Menlo Ventures, BIG Labs, Norwest Venture Partners, and Unusual Ventures.
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Will Harness go IPO?
Harness has not yet filed for an IPO. However, it’s important to note that IPOs are not the sole avenue for a private company to transition to public trading. Private companies can also go public through alternative methods such as but limited to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), direct listings, or mergers and acquisitions. Find out which companies are eyeing an IPO on our Tech IPO Calendar 2025.
What is Harness’ IPO price?
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When was Harness founded?
Harness was founded in 2017.
What is Harness funding to date?
Harness has raised $715.85M to date.
Harness major investors
10x Capital
Alkeon Capital Management
BAM Elevate
Citi Ventures
Gaingels
IVP
Menlo Ventures
Norwest Venture Partners
SVB Financial Group
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Harness pre-IPO valuation and funding rounds
Funding history chart
Funding round and deals details
Funding round history includes the most recent available Certificate of Incorporation for Harness, however, we have not found independent public information confirming that the Junior Preferred, Series D-5, Series D-2, Series D-4, Series D-1 and Series D-3 rounds have been completed.
Funding Date
Round
Amount Raised
Price per Share
Post-Money Valuation 3
Key Investors
12/11/2025
Tender Offer 1
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$5.5B
Bridgespan VC, Geodesic Capital, Goldman Sachs, Harmonic Growth Partners, IVP, JAZ Capital Partners, Menlo Ventures, Top Harvest Capital, Unusual Ventures, West Coast Equity Partners
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
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Liquidation Pref Order
--
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
--
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
0.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
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Key Investors
Bridgespan VC, Geodesic Capital, Goldman Sachs, Harmonic Growth Partners, IVP, JAZ Capital Partners, Menlo Ventures, Top Harvest Capital, Unusual Ventures, West Coast Equity Partners
12/11/2025
Series E
$200M
$25.39
$5.5B
Bridgespan VC, Geodesic Capital, Goldman Sachs, Harmonic Growth Partners, IVP, JAZ Capital Partners, Menlo Ventures, Top Harvest Capital, Unusual Ventures, West Coast Equity Partners
Price per Share
$ xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
7,877,518
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.3x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
13.0%
Cumulative
Cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
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Key Investors
Bridgespan VC, Geodesic Capital, Goldman Sachs, Harmonic Growth Partners, IVP, JAZ Capital Partners, Menlo Ventures, Top Harvest Capital, Unusual Ventures, West Coast Equity Partners
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