Chainguard was founded in October 2021 by industry experts from major technology companies including Google, Microsoft, and VMWare. The leadership team includes Dan Lorenc (CEO), Matt Moore (CTO), Kim Lewandowski (CPO), and Ville Aikas (Distinguished Engineer), among others. The company specializes in software supply chain security, particularly focusing on securing container images and cloud-native development environments.

Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Chainguard operates with a remote-first approach while maintaining its official base in the Seattle area. The company aims to reduce vulnerabilities in software supply chains by providing hardened container images that have significantly fewer vulnerabilities than industry alternatives. Chainguard’s flagship offering, Chainguard Images, is trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, and leading technology firms.

Chainguard’s mission centers on helping enterprises fortify their open-source software and supply chains to mitigate risks associated with software vulnerabilities. The company’s solutions integrate vulnerability remediation, compliance, and risk mitigation tools, including for AI and machine learning workloads. Backed by prominent investors such as Sequoia Capital and others, Chainguard has rapidly grown, raising significant funding rounds and expanding its global market presence.

The company’s vision emphasizes enabling secure and resilient software supply chains in high-growth environments, leveraging the founders’ extensive experience building software at scale. Chainguard’s products have received recognition as industry-leading solutions in the cybersecurity and software supply chain security sectors, making it a key player in securing modern software development practices.