Glasskube is a Kubernetes operator that automates the installation, configuration, and lifecycle management of curated open‑source applications on self‑hosted clusters. It enforces version consistency with signed images, provides built‑in monitoring, rolling updates, backups, and compliance policies for data residency and security. The platform also records immutable supply‑chain provenance for auditability.
Funding
$500K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Enterprises that run Kubernetes often rely on manual Helm charts or ad‑hoc scripts to install and maintain open‑source tools, leading to version drift, security gaps, and high operational overhead. Ensuring compliance, data residency, and full visibility into the software supply chain adds further complexity for organizations that must self‑host their workloads.
Solution
Glasskube delivers an application delivery platform that automates the full lifecycle of open‑source software on Kubernetes clusters. By operating as a Kubernetes operator, it continuously reconciles desired state, pulls vetted container images, and applies tested configuration defaults without human intervention. The platform provides built‑in monitoring, automated backups, and rolling updates to keep services highly available and secure. Supply‑chain transparency is achieved through immutable version catalogs and signed artifact verification, while compliance controls let operators dictate data residency and processing policies. All components run in the customer’s own infrastructure, preserving data sovereignty and eliminating reliance on external SaaS providers.
Target Audience
The primary customers are platform engineers, DevOps teams, and IT operations groups in regulated enterprises that require self‑hosted, compliant open‑source solutions on Kubernetes.
Features
- Kubernetes operator that declaratively installs, configures, and upgrades a curated catalog of open‑source applications (e.g., GitLab, Matomo) with a single manifest
- Automated version reconciliation using signed container images and Helm‑chart validation to prevent drift and known vulnerabilities
- Integrated health monitoring and alerting that mirrors SaaS‑grade observability for each managed application
- Rolling update and backup workflows that ensure zero‑downtime deployments and rapid disaster recovery
- Policy engine for data residency, GDPR/CCPA compliance, and custom security baselines applied at install time
- Supply‑chain audit logs and immutable provenance records for every package, enabling full traceability
- Self‑hosted catalog UI and API for browsing, selecting, and provisioning applications without third‑party dependencies