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Root

Root

Acquired by Aikido
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Company Info

Headquarters
United States
Founded
2024
Status
Ma Acquired

About

Root is a privately held company that develops a container lifecycle management platform. The platform is designed to help application developers create, build, deploy, and run cloud-native applications more efficiently and securely. Root's technology evaluates containers using a combination of runtime and static container analysis, removing unnecessary files, executables, and packages by observing container runtime behavior. This enables clients to build applications that are more secure and streamlined. The company focuses on automating container vulnerability management through intelligent patching that does not require rebuilds or rebasing. Root's platform aims to allow security and development teams to manage vulnerabilities effectively without slowing down deployments, offering instant vulnerability patching, automated triage, and continuous monitoring across container ecosystems. Root also provides a Root Image Catalog (RIC) with continuously remediated, hardened base OS images and a Root Library Catalog for patching application dependencies. The company emphasizes a "CVE-first" architecture, where the system is triggered by vulnerabilities rather than the software, delivering production-ready patches in minutes.

Est Employees

43+

-1

Total headcount

Est Followers

2.8k+

259

Social media followers

Growth Score

-7

Stable

Heat Score

+57

Gaining Traction

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Acquired by

Belgian cybersecurity unicorn Aikido Security acquired US-based Root, an Israeli-founded open-source security firm, for an estimated $70-$100M, announced June 30, 2026. This strategic acquisition, following Aikido's recent unicorn valuation, strengthens its platform against AI-powered supply chain attacks. Root, known for its Slim Toolkit and automated vulnerability remediation, will enhance Aikido's capability to secure code, cloud, and runtime by autonomously patching vulnerabilities without breaking existing applications. Aikido will open a new development center in Israel, absorbing Root's team, expanding its global footprint and product innovation. Root is now fully integrated into Aikido's portfolio (MA_ACQUIRED).

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