Tempest Raises $3.2M to Accelerate Platform Engineering

The Big Picture

Tempest, a startup founded by ex-Fleetsmith ((acquired by Apple in 2020) team members, has raised $3.2 million to solve a persistent pain point in software development: creating efficient internal developer platforms that don't consume months of engineering time.

Why It Matters

• Most companies struggle to build developer platforms, losing valuable engineering resources to infrastructure tasks
• Tempest promises deployment in hours instead of months
• McKinsey data shows high-quality developer platforms can accelerate revenue growth 4-5x

State of Play

The platform offers:

• A comprehensive internal developer portal
• Self-serve workflows
• Built-in automations
• Easy ecosystem integrations

Key Quotes

"Poor developer experience isn't just a developer problem—it's an existential business risk." — Ken Kouot, Tempest CEO

Funding Details

• Total Raised: $3.2 million
• Lead Investor: Abstract Ventures
• Notable Investors: Box Group, Background Capital, and tech leaders like Max Mullen (Instacart) and Jason Chan (Netflix)

What's Next

Tempest launches publicly with a free tier for teams of up to 10 seats, aiming to make enterprise-grade developer platforms accessible to organizations of all sizes.

Cover photo: Lukasz Jagiello, Cofounder & VP Eng and Ken Kouot, Founder & CEO