OpenLogic

OpenLogic is a provider of enterprise-grade support and services for open source software, focusing on technologies such as Apache Kafka and CentOS to help businesses optimize their IT operations. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Broomfield, US, OpenLogic specializes in supporting open source software solutions. The company was acquired by Rogue Wave Software in August 2013. Konstantinos Zigourakis and Stuart Price currently serve as CEOs.

OpenLogic has completed 10 deals to date, with a significant funding round being Series D, where they raised USD 2. 000 mn from investors such as Appian Venture Partners and Highway 12 Ventures. OpenLogic specializes in providing enterprise-grade support and services for open source software (OSS), focusing on technologies like Apache Kafka, CentOS, and various Big Data solutions. Their core offering, the Kafka Service Bundle, delivers fully supported and managed open source Kafka, helping organizations reduce costs and avoid vendor lock-in.

OpenLogic serves a diverse clientele, ensuring secure, compliant, and high-performing IT infrastructures while facilitating migrations from legacy systems to modern open source stacks. OpenLogic generates revenue through subscription-based support services for open source software, engaging clients in annual contracts that include tailored service bundles. Their B2B transactional structure includes technical support agreements and consulting services for ongoing assistance, with flagship offerings like the Kafka Service Bundle being integral to the revenue model. Looking ahead, OpenLogic plans to leverage its latest funding round to enhance its product offerings and expand into new geographic regions.

They aim to introduce new products designed to improve their open source services portfolio, targeting markets in Europe and Asia by the end of 2014. The recent acquisition by Rogue Wave Software will also bolster their growth strategy as they align with their new parent company's resources and expertise.