Tyk

API management solution

Enterprise software
Exited
Invested
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2021
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Tyk

API management solution

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Calum Paterson
Managing Partner, SEP
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Tyk is a leading API management platform, built for the demands of AI-ready enterprises. In a world where digital experiences rely on APIs to connect cloud-native, distributed services, Tyk enables organisations to manage, monitor, and secure their entire API estate through a single, high-performance platform.

The use of APIs is proliferating rapidly as they have become central to modern software development. Consumers and business users are increasingly using API-powered services on a daily basis, whether logging into a corporate system, accessing a video streaming platform, using online banking services, or booking a flight online.

With the rise of generative AI, large language models(LLMs), and intelligent agents, Tyk has reimagined API management for the AI era. Tyk AI Studio, comprising an AI Gateway, AI Chat, and AI Portal, helps businesses turn legacy and modern APIs into AI-consumable assets, securely and efficiently. Built with Model Context Protocol (MCP) compatibility, Tyk allows seamless integration with autonomous systems, while delivering deep observability, cost control, and governance.

Trusted by over 250 customers globally including NatWest, T-Mobile, Carnival Cruises, Dollar General and Soundcloud. Tyk is one of the few next-generation platforms purpose-built for cloud-native, multi-cloud, and hybrid deployments. Lightweight, developer-friendly, and highly extensible, Tyk is mission-critical infrastructure with industry-leading customer satisfaction.

The business has grown strongly on a capital efficient basis since being founded in 2014. Headquartered in London, with offices in Singapore and Atlanta, and a remote-first team spanning 26 countries, Tyk is powering the next wave of digital innovation and AI-readiness.

“We received interest from a number of investors and are delighted to be partnering with SEP for the next stage of our growth. The funds will be used to continue disrupting the software industry by providing innovative solutions that empower our clients’ teams and put developers firmly in the driving seat when it comes to building and managing new products and services. Only a small number of enterprises have started their API management journey, and we know the sector has huge potential for growth and we’re excited for what the next few years will bring.”

James Hirst, COO and co-founder, Tyk
Website

www.tyk.io

Location

UK, US, Singapore

Sector

Enterprise software

Investment Year
Exit Year

2021

Employees

customers

250+

Businesses using open source version

>10,000

Connected team

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