Chef provides infrastructure automation and DevOps software for building, deploying, managing and securing applications in modern multi-cloud and hybrid environments. The company offers Chef Enterprise Automation Stack, including Chef Infra, Chef InSpec, Chef Habitat, and Chef Automate for configuration management, compliance, and infrastructure provisioning.
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Founded
2008
Employees
266
Total Funding
$105M
5 rounds
Latest Valuation
$0.36B
Sep 9, 2015
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Total raised $105M across 5 rounds
Last updated 06-25-2026
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2015 | Series E | $40M | $0.36B | DFJ Growth |
| Dec 9, 2013 | Series D | $32M | — | DFJ Growth |
| Mar 26, 2012 | Series C | $19.5M | — | Ignition Partners |
Barry Crist
CEO & Co-Founder
Corey Scobie
Chief Technology Officer
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