As Cribl grew from just the co-founders to a team of early goats, those first employees played a critical role in shaping our core values—the foundation of everything we’ve built since 2018. These values have guided us through rapid growth, major milestones, groundbreaking products, and global expansion. Today, we’re honored to see that foundation recognized as Cribl has been ranked #1 on Forbes’ Best Startup Employers 2025.
This recognition is a direct result of staying true to our values—especially “Customers First, Always”. At Cribl, we are laser-focused on solving the toughest telemetry data challenges for IT and security teams. That singular focus has not only transformed how organizations manage their telemetry data worldwide but has also created a work environment our employees love. With every decision—from product development to hiring—we prioritize delivering real value to our customers. It simplifies everything we do. We build software that solves real problems for real people.
A Culture Built for Impact For Customers
This recognition from Forbes is just the latest milestone in a period of incredible growth for Cribl. Our focus on solving telemetry data challenges has fueled not just a thriving culture but also record-breaking revenue growth.
In January, we announced that we’d surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue, growing more than 70% year-over-year. This achievement reflects the real-world impact of our products—Cribl Stream, Edge, Search, and Lake—which help organizations take control of their telemetry data as it grows at a 28% CAGR. We’ve seen widespread adoption across IT and security teams, including a growing presence within Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies.
Beyond revenue, our customer-first mindset continues to earn industry recognition. In the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’ for Event Stream Processing Report, Cribl was named a Customers’ Choice with a 4.6 out of 5-star rating and a 92% willingness to recommend score. Feedback from real users highlights the tangible benefits of our products—whether it’s reducing vendor lock-in, driving cost savings, or streamlining telemetry data processing.
Investing in People, Growth, and Innovation
With the support of a $319 million Series E round led by GV, we’re continuing to expand our team worldwide, scale our solutions, and push the boundaries of what’s possible for our customers to give them more control of their telemetry data.
Our momentum is driven by our team—the people who make Cribl what it is. Software is a people business, which is why we invest just as much in our employees as we do in our customers. From our Mentorship Program that supports career growth, to Manager Enablement workshops and Leadership Coaching that empower our leaders, to Goats Give Back, which connects employees with meaningful volunteer opportunities—we’ve built a culture that fosters innovation, development, and impact.
We’re also committed to remote work done right, ensuring employees have the flexibility to do their best work while staying connected and engaged. Everything we do—from building our products to growing our team—is done to build our culture with intentional purpose, and we’d love to tell you more about it!
Being ranked #1 on Forbes’ Best Startup Employers is an incredible honor, but we’re just getting started. Cribl is one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in the world, and we’re building a generational company that gives customers the tools to take control of their telemetry data—and our employees are at the core of that mission.
If you want to be part of a top-ranked workplace that’s tackling real-world challenges and making an impact at some of the world’s most recognizable companies, we’re hiring!
