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Tailscale: $3.0B valuation, IPO Readiness 56, Series D+. Tailscale is the mesh networking platform providing zero-trust private networks for developers and enterprises. Track live on The IPO Stack.

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56
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Grade C — Early Stage
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Tailscale is the mesh networking platform providing zero-trust private networks for developers and enterprises, the modern VPN alternative that connects devices across any cloud, office, or home network. Valued at 1B USD with 100M raised, Tailscale has 1M+ active nodes and is used by thousands of engineering teams at Fortune 500 companies. Major defensetech IPO candidate as zero-trust networking replaces traditional VPN infrastructure for every remote and hybrid organization.

Valuation
$3.0B
Total Funding
$265M
Stage
Series D+
Sector
Cybersecurity
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
CEO
Avery Pennarun
IPO Status
private

Latest Funding Round

Series D
October 2026
$100M

Funding History

August 2019
Seed
$2M
May 2022
Series A
$100M
August 2023
Series B
$15M
July 2026
Series C
$150M
October 2026
Series D
$100M
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What is Tailscale's current valuation? +

Tailscale is valued at $3.0B as of August 2023. This valuation is based on its most recent private funding round tracked by TechStackIPO.

How can I invest in Tailscale before IPO? +

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What is Tailscale's IPO Readiness Score? +

Tailscale scores 56/100 (Grade: C) on TechStackIPO's IPO Readiness Index. The score evaluates funding scale, valuation trajectory, funding momentum, stage progression, and company maturity. Scores above 70 indicate strong near-term IPO potential.

How much total funding has Tailscale raised? +

Tailscale has raised $265M in total venture capital and private equity funding, with backing from First Round Capital, CRV, Insight Partners.

Who are Tailscale's key investors? +

Tailscale's notable investors include First Round Capital, CRV, Insight Partners, Heavybit. Full investor details, funding round history, and lead investor breakdowns are available on TechStackIPO.

What sector is Tailscale in? +

Tailscale is a Cybersecurity company. Tailscale is the mesh networking platform providing zero-trust private networks for developers and enterprises, the mode.

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