3scale
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software, API management |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Steven Willmott, Martin Tantow |
| Fate | Acquired by Red Hat |
| Products | 3scale Connect (API management solution) |
| Parent | Red Hat (since June 22, 2016) |
| Website | www |
3scale is a technology firm focused on developing software for API management.
History
Established in 2007 by Steven Willmott and Martin Tantow, 3scale launched its public beta in November 2008, followed by the official commercial release in March 2009. The company’s primary offering is the API management solution named 3scale Connect, which includes an advanced edition featuring dedicated support and service level agreements. In October 2011, 3scale broadened its product line by adding three new APIs.
In April 2012, the company unveiled an updated version of its API Management Platform that introduced ActiveDocs. This feature, built on the Swagger API framework developed by Wordnik, allows API providers to effortlessly generate interactive REST documentation.
March 2013 marked a significant milestone when 3scale raised $4.2 million in funding aimed at improving its product capabilities and facilitating global market growth.
On June 22, 2016, Red Hat acquired 3scale, subsequently open-sourcing its software and incorporating it into Red Hat’s suite of enterprise solutions.