Salus Cloud, an AI-native DevSecOps platform, has secured $3.7 million in Seed funding to bring secure software delivery to high-growth markets like Africa and the Middle East.
Driving the News
The round was co-led by Atlantica Ventures and P1 Ventures, with LoftyInc Capital, Zedcrest Capital, Everywhere Ventures, and Essence VC’s Tim Chen, a DevSecOps heavyweight, also pitching in.
The cash will fuel product development, go-to-market efforts, and expansion of Salus’ AI-powered tools that help lean engineering teams ship secure code faster.
About Salus
Founded in 2024 by African engineers, Salus tackles the pain points of software teams in emerging markets.
Its platform automates Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) with zero-touch setup, using AI to catch and fix security flaws and performance issues in real time. This lets developers focus on building, not firefighting operational headaches.
What They’re Saying
“Most startups and SMEs in growth markets lack secure, automated delivery, leaving them open to breaches and sluggish releases,” said CEO Andrew Mori. “This funding lets us empower teams to deploy production-grade software confidently, no matter their size or location.”
Between The Lines
Salus’ usage-based pricing makes enterprise-grade tools accessible to startups, earning it fans among African fintechs and e-commerce players.
P1 Ventures’ Mika Hajjar called Salus “transformative infrastructure” for fast-growing digital markets. Atlantica Ventures’ Ik Kanu highlighted the team’s experience, noting their role in converging AI, security, and development for African enterprises.
By The Numbers
The global DevOps market is set to hit $25.5 billion by 2028, with app security topping $20 billion by 2030, and Salus is betting on capturing underserved regions where legacy tools dominate.
