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JumpCloud

JumpCloud helps IT teams manage identities, devices, and access in the cloud.
Series F $408M total Founded 2012 United States
JumpCloud is a cloud-native directory platform that replaces on-premises Active Directory for modern, cloud-first organizations. It provides unified identity management, access control, device management, and SaaS visibility in a single platform. The solution serves mid-market and enterprise companies that need to manage hybrid workforces without legacy infrastructure, with deep integrations across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices.
Problem solved
Organizations struggle to manage user identities, device access, and security across cloud-native environments without costly on-premises Active Directory infrastructure.
Target customer
Mid-market to enterprise IT teams and MSPs managing 100+ users across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments; organizations replacing legacy Active Directory
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Founders
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Rajat Bhargava
Co-Founder
MIT graduate and serial entrepreneur with 20+ years in high-tech; ten-time entrepreneur with six exits including two IPOs.
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Greg Keller
Co-Founder & CTO
Product and technology leader with nearly 30 years of experience launching and scaling multiple startups and growth-stage companies.
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Larry Middle
Co-Founder
Original co-founder of JumpCloud in 2012.
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Mustafa Akın
Co-Founder
Original co-founder of JumpCloud in 2012.
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Antoine Jebara
Co-Founder
Former founder and CEO of MYKI (password management startup acquired by JumpCloud in 2022).
Funding history
Seed $1.2M December 2012 Led by Unknown · Unknown
Series A $3M January 2014 Led by Unknown · Unknown
Series B $4.3M August 2015 Led by Unknown · Unknown
Series C $20M November 2017 Led by Unknown · Unknown
Series D $50M May 2019 Led by Unknown · Unknown
Series E $100M January 2021 Led by Unknown · Unknown
Series F $225M September 2021 Led by Sapphire Ventures · Owl Rock, Whale Rock Capital, Sands Capital, Endeavor Catalyst
Total raised: $408M
Industries
SaaS Cloud Management
Pricing
Per-user, per-month tiered model. Free tier: up to 10 users and 10 devices. Starter: ~$11/user/month (billed annually). JumpCloud Plus: advanced features including SAML SSO, RADIUS, patch management. Enterprise custom pricing.
Integrations
Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, SSO integrations, HRM systems, SaaS applications (Slack, Google Workspace, Office 365, etc.), MDM for iOS and Android, Windows/macOS/Linux management
Website
jumpcloud.com/
Competitors
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)
Enterprise-focused cloud directory with broader Microsoft ecosystem integration; JumpCloud offers broader cross-platform support including macOS and Linux-native features.
Okta
Broader identity and access management platform targeting larger enterprises; JumpCloud combines directory, device management, and SaaS visibility in unified platform at more accessible price point.
Jamf
Apple device management specialist; JumpCloud provides cross-platform device management with integrated identity and access control.
Intune
Microsoft's endpoint management tool tightly integrated with Entra ID; JumpCloud offers vendor-agnostic approach supporting multiple device platforms and SSO integrations.
Why this matters: JumpCloud has achieved $2.625B valuation and raised $408M by offering a comprehensive alternative to expensive enterprise identity platforms, making cloud-native directory management accessible to mid-market organizations. The company's acquisition strategy (MYKI, VaultOne, MacSolution) demonstrates rapid consolidation of identity, password management, and endpoint management capabilities.
Best for: Mid-market to enterprise organizations modernizing IT infrastructure to cloud-native environments, replacing on-premises Active Directory, or managing hybrid workforce identity and device management without legacy infrastructure.
Use cases
Cloud-First Company Migration from On-Premises AD
A 300-person SaaS company closing its last office and needs to decommission Active Directory servers. JumpCloud provides drop-in replacement with cloud-native provisioning, SSO for all cloud apps, and endpoint management across remote worker devices—all without on-prem infrastructure.
Multi-Platform Device Management for Hybrid Workforce
An enterprise with Windows, macOS, and Linux devices needs centralized patch management, security policies, and remote access capabilities. JumpCloud's unified endpoint management handles all platforms from single console, with automated patch deployment and device inventory.
MSP SaaS Application Control and Security
A managed service provider managing 50+ customer environments needs visibility into unauthorized SaaS apps and control over which applications employees can access. JumpCloud's SaaS management discovery and access control reduces shadow IT risk and improves compliance.
Identity Lifecycle Automation with HR Integration
A growing organization wants to automate user provisioning when new employees join and deprovisioning when they leave. JumpCloud integrates with HR systems to automatically create accounts, grant access, and revoke permissions based on role changes.
Alternatives
Okta Broader enterprise IAM platform with more sophisticated access policies; choose Okta for large enterprises with complex federated identity requirements.
Microsoft Entra ID Native Azure and Microsoft 365 integration with broader conditional access; choose Entra ID if heavily invested in Microsoft ecosystem.
Jamf Pro Purpose-built for Apple device management with deeper macOS/iOS capabilities; choose Jamf if Apple devices are primary focus.
FAQ
What does JumpCloud do? +
JumpCloud is a cloud-native directory platform that replaces on-premises Active Directory. It provides unified identity management (user provisioning, SSO, MFA), access control, device management across Windows/macOS/Linux/iOS/Android, and SaaS application visibility in a single cloud platform.
How much does JumpCloud cost? +
JumpCloud uses per-user, per-month pricing. Free tier includes up to 10 users/10 devices. Starter tier starts ~$11/user/month (billed annually) with unlimited devices. JumpCloud Plus adds SAML SSO, RADIUS, patch management, and advanced features. Enterprise customers receive custom pricing.
What are alternatives to JumpCloud? +
Key alternatives include Okta (broader IAM platform for enterprises), Microsoft Entra ID (Azure/Microsoft 365 native), Jamf Pro (Apple-focused MDM), and traditional Active Directory (on-premises).
Who uses JumpCloud? +
Mid-market to enterprise organizations modernizing IT infrastructure, particularly cloud-first companies, MSPs, hybrid workforce operations, and organizations replacing Active Directory. Specific notable customers not publicly disclosed.
How does JumpCloud compare to Okta? +
JumpCloud combines directory, device management, and SaaS visibility in one unified platform at more accessible pricing for mid-market. Okta is broader enterprise IAM platform with more sophisticated conditional access policies, better suited for large enterprises with complex federated identity needs.
Tags
identity management directory services device management MDM SSO MFA cloud infrastructure endpoint management access control SaaS management