Paris-based Cycloid, a leader in sustainable platform engineering, has raised €5 million in Series A funding.
The round was led by Reflexion Capital, bringing Cycloid’s total funding to €8 million. Additionally, five French angel investors participated in the round.
Scaling Cloud and DevOps Efficiency
Cycloid specializes in platform engineering, helping businesses streamline infrastructure, improve software delivery, and promote sustainable cloud operations. The company provides a self-service IT portal, enabling teams to automate workflows, optimize cloud resources, and track costs and carbon footprints—all without deep technical expertise.on point in Europe, where the consumer health space has been historically overlooked by investors.”
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Funding Utilization and Growth Plans
With this new capital, Cycloid plans to:
- Expand its footprint in Europe
- Enter the North American market
- Enhance its GreenOps and FinOps solutions for sustainable cloud management
The startup currently serves global enterprises such as CMA-CGM, Alchemy, Amenetiz, and Warner Bros., and collaborates with partners including Accenture, Capgemini, and Orange Business.
A Faster, More Sustainable Approach to Platform Engineering
Traditional DevOps portals can take over three years to build, requiring large development teams. Cycloid’s GitOps-based platform reduces deployment time to just a few weeks, offering:
- Automation of cloud and DevOps processes
- Centralized access to security, FinOps, and GreenOps tools
- Real-time insights into cloud usage and environmental impact
CEO’s Vision for a Greener Cloud
Benjamin Brial, founder of Cycloid, emphasized the importance of sustainability in IT:
“Our mission is to make cloud and DevOps practices more accessible, efficient, and environmentally responsible. This funding validates our approach and strengthens our commitment to long-term digital sobriety.”
With rising demand for energy-efficient cloud solutions, Cycloid is well-positioned to transform cloud infrastructure management, helping businesses reduce costs while minimizing their environmental footprint.
