What is Cloudian?
Cloudian specializes in on-premises hybrid object storage, offering appliances and software that are compatible with Amazon S3. This ensures seamless integration with public cloud services and protects investments in S3-enabled applications. The company's HyperStore platform scales from terabytes to hundreds of petabytes, serving as either stand-alone storage or a hybrid solution. Its 100% native S3 interface guarantees compatibility with a vast ecosystem of S3-enabled applications, making it a critical component for data center managers and developers.
How much funding has Cloudian raised?
Cloudian has raised a total of $225.1M across 9 funding rounds:
Series B
$5.1M
Series C
$24M
Series D
$41M
Private Equity
$25M
Series E
$94M
Debt
$2M
Debt
$2M
Other Financing Round
$23M
Series B (2013): $5.1M led by Intel Capital
Series C (2014): $24M supported by Intel Capital and INCJ
Series D (2016): $41M featuring INCJ, Eight Roads, Epsilon Venture Partners, City National Bank, Goldman Sachs, Intel Capital, and Lenovo
Private Equity (2018): $25M backed by Digital Alpha
Series E (2018): $94M with participation from INCJ, WS Investments, Japan Post Investment Corporation, Digital Alpha, Fidelity Eight Roads, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, and Goldman Sachs
Debt (2020): $2M led by PPP
Debt (2021): $2M supported by PPP
Other Financing Round (2024): $23M featuring Morgan Stanley
Key Investors in Cloudian
INCJ
The Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) is a public-private partnership focused on boosting Japanese firms' competitiveness through open innovation and creating next-generation businesses in promising new technologies.
Intel Capital
Intel Capital invests in innovative startups targeting artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, datacenter, Cloud, 5G, and next-generation compute technologies, providing capital and strategic support.
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking firm providing a wide range of financial services, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, underwriting, and asset management.
What's next for Cloudian?
The substantial enterprise-level funding and recent strategic investment indicate Cloudian is poised for significant scaling and market penetration. This capital infusion will likely fuel further product development, expand sales and marketing efforts, and potentially explore new strategic partnerships. The company's focus on S3 compatibility positions it well to capitalize on the growing demand for cloud-native storage solutions and hybrid cloud strategies. Future growth may involve enhancing its hybrid capabilities, expanding its global reach, and solidifying its leadership in the object storage market.
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