Salus Cloud, an AI-native platform, has successfully secured $3.7 million in seed funding to further its mission of enhancing secure software delivery across Africa, the Middle East, and other emerging markets. The funding round was co-led by prominent African investors Atlantica Ventures and P1 Ventures, with additional support from venture capital firms such as LoftyInc Capital, Zedcrest Capital, and Everywhere Ventures, along with angel investor Tim Chen.
This financial boost will enable Salus to expedite product development, refine its market strategy, and expand its AI-powered developer tools that assist engineering teams in reducing deployment times and enhancing code security. The company also aims to grow its customer base in emerging regions and improve the user onboarding experience.
Founded in 2024 by African engineers, Salus offers an enterprise-grade platform that utilizes AI-driven automation to streamline Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes. The platform’s AI system aids developers by addressing production issues in real-time, allowing teams to focus on innovation while minimizing operational burdens.
CEO Andrew Mori emphasized that the funding will help level the playing field for startups and SMEs in growth markets, providing them with the tools needed to deploy secure software confidently. Salus’s usage-based pricing model removes traditional cost barriers, making high-quality tools accessible to smaller businesses.
Mika Hajjar, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at P1 Ventures, expressed pride in supporting Salus, highlighting its role in enhancing developer productivity and security in rapidly growing digital markets. With the global DevOps tooling market expected to grow significantly in the coming years, Salus aims to provide best-practice software delivery solutions to teams lacking dedicated DevOps talent.
