What is Cloudian?
Cloudian is a recognized leader in hybrid object storage, providing enterprises and service providers with scalable, reliable, and cost-effective storage appliances and software. Its flagship product, Cloudian HyperStore, enables organizations to manage data from terabytes to hundreds of petabytes, offering seamless integration with public cloud services like Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Platform. By utilizing a 100% native S3 interface, the company ensures guaranteed compatibility with a vast ecosystem of applications, effectively protecting the investments of data center managers and developers alike. This market position allows Cloudian to serve as a foundational layer for businesses requiring high-performance, on-premises storage that does not sacrifice the flexibility of cloud-native workflows.
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 INCJ and Intel Capital
Series D (2016): $41M featuring Epsilon Venture Partners, INCJ, City National Bank, Eight Roads, Goldman Sachs, Intel Capital, and Lenovo
Private Equity (2018): $25M backed by Digital Alpha
Series E (2018): $94M with participation from WS Investments, Fidelity Eight Roads, Digital Alpha, Goldman Sachs, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Japan Post Investment Corporation, and INCJ
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 is a public-private partnership focused on boosting the competitiveness of Japanese firms through open innovation and strategic capital support.
Intel Capital
The venture capital division of Intel, specializing in early-to-growth stage investments across cloud, datacenter, and next-generation computing technologies.
Goldman Sachs
A leading global investment banking and management firm that provides comprehensive financial services, including strategic advisory and capital market support for high-growth technology enterprises.
What's next for Cloudian?
With the recent injection of $23M, Cloudian is well-positioned to accelerate its product development and expand its footprint in the global enterprise storage market. The company's strategic focus will likely center on enhancing its hybrid cloud capabilities and deepening its integration with AI-driven data analytics platforms. As enterprises continue to grapple with exponential data growth, Cloudian's ability to provide a unified, S3-compatible storage fabric will be essential for maintaining operational efficiency. Future growth will likely involve further strengthening its partner ecosystem and optimizing its software-defined storage models to meet the evolving demands of modern, distributed IT infrastructures.
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