Tailscale Raises $160 Million In Funding Led By Accel At $1.5 Billion Valuation

Tailscale, a Toronto-based provider of VPN software using mesh networking technology, recently raised $160 million in funding at a $1.5 billion valuation. The round was led by Accel, with participation from CRV, Insight Partners, Heavybit, Uncork Capital, and angel investors George Kurtz (CEO of Crowdstrike) and Anthony Casalena (CEO of Squarespace). Co-founded by Avery Pennarun, David Crashaw, David Carney, and Brad Fitzpatrick, Tailscale enables teams to quickly secure private networks without extensive setup or configuration, offering a seamless solution across Linux, Windows, Android, and MacOS. The company plans to use the new funds to expand operations and accelerate development efforts. INVESTORS: Accel, CRV, Insight Partners, Heavybit, Uncork Capital, George Kurtz & Anthony Casalena AMOUNT: $160,000,000 VALUATION: $1,500,000,000 HQ: #Ontario #Canada #VentureCapital #Tailscale #Accel #CRV #InsightPartners #Heavybit #UncorkCapital #GeorgeKurtz #AnthonyCasalena #AveryPennarun #DavidCrashaw #DavidCarney #BradFitzpatrick #TradedVC