Cloud operations startup MontyCloud lands $3M

MontyCloud, a Seattle startup that helps companies manage their cloud operations, raised $3 million. Founded in 2018, the 22-person startup streamlines and automates cloud enablement, cloud governance, cost optimization, cloud compliance, and more. Investors include Raptor Group, Lytical Ventures, and Madrona Venture Group. MontyCloud is led by CEO Venkat Krishnamachari, who previously spent 14 years at Microsoft and did a short stint at Amazon before launching MontyCloud with Venkat Hari and Kannan Parthasarathy. Total funding to date is $6 million.