Faros
Faros sells AI-powered software to help engineering teams track and manage workflows across code, people and systems. The 62-person company has raised $36M, most recently in a Series B round in June 2026.
The growth story
Faros grew from 13 to 62 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $36M along the way, most recently a Series B in June 2026.
About
Faros provides tools for engineering leaders to monitor and control software development processes. Its platform integrates data from code repositories, team activities and systems to enforce workflows and policies, aiming to improve efficiency and AI deployment.
The company has grown to 62 employees since its 2019 founding, with backing from notable investors including Maynard Webb and Operator Collective. Its Series B funding in mid-2026 suggests continued expansion in the engineering management software market.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Faros' largest function with 19 staff, representing nearly a third of the company. Leadership includes experienced operators, with investors like Maynard Webb and Frederic Kerrest bringing operational expertise.
The Faros org chart
Vitaly Gordon (Co-founder & CEO) leads 14 mapped leaders with 5 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the personβs public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 23 (+28% YoY), Sales 12 (+20% YoY), Information Technology 5 (+67% YoY), Business Development 5 (-17% YoY), Marketing 3 (+200% YoY), Operations 3 (0% YoY).
Talent flow
Faros draws heavily from Salesforce, which accounts for 17 of its 55 analyzed hires. Other notable sources include Google and Cisco. Alumni have founded companies like Trust3 AI and Gambit Tax.
Most common previous employers of Faros staff: Salesforce (17), Own Company (4), Google (3), LinkedIn (3), Cisco (2), Redpanda Data (2). Former Faros employees most often moved to Trust3 AI (2), Blues (1), Gambit Tax (1), Zenity (1), Creative Artists Agency (1), 1touch.io (1).
Alumni worth knowing
Web traffic
Traffic mix: 40% direct, 41% search, 9% social, 1% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Faros: Leadership (27), Python (Programming Language) (17), Project Management (15), Management (15), Java (15), Strategy (15), Machine Learning (14), Entrepreneurship (14).
Where the team actually sits
Faros people are concentrated in California, United States (23), San Francisco Bay Area (12), United States (4), Washington, United States (3).
Search footprint
Faros attracts about 331 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $2K a month if bought through ads. It gained 147 ranking keywords and lost 160 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.50 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 4.50 / 5
- Senior management
- 4.50 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 5.00 / 5
Frequently asked
Faros has 62 employees as of September 2026.
Faros has raised $36M in total, most recently a Series B round in June 2026.
Faros was founded in 2019 by π Matthew Tovbin, π Vitaly Gordon, Shubha Nabar.
Vitaly Gordon (Co-founder & CEO) sits at the top of Faros's reporting structure, with 5 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Faros staff are Salesforce (17 people), Own Company (4 people), Google (3 people).
Former Faros employees most often move to Trust3 AI (2), Blues (1), Gambit Tax (1).
Faros attracts about 331 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $2K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Faros staff are Leadership, Python (Programming Language), Project Management, Management, Java.
Faros staff are concentrated in California, United States (23), San Francisco Bay Area (12), United States (4).
Faros has about 23 people in Engineering, up 28% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Faros has about 12 people in Sales, up 20% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 55 current and 37 former Faros profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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