What is ExaGrid?
ExaGrid operates at the intersection of high-performance data protection and enterprise-grade storage reliability. By providing a unique, tiered backup storage solution that integrates seamlessly into existing IT environments, the company addresses the critical needs of global organizations for rapid recovery and long-term data retention. Their operational model is distinguished by a localized support structure, where dedicated engineers provide regionalized expertise, ensuring that complex storage infrastructures remain resilient against hardware failures and data loss. This commitment to service, combined with hardware-level redundancies like RAID 6 and hot-swappable components, positions ExaGrid as a mission-critical partner for enterprises managing massive, distributed datasets.
How much funding has ExaGrid raised?
ExaGrid has raised a total of $82.7M across 7 funding rounds:
Series A
$5.6M
Series B
$13.5M
Series C
$20M
Series D
$12M
Other Financing Round
$16M
Other Financing Round
$10.6M
Debt
$5M
Series A (2003): $5.6M with participation from Highland Capital Partners
Series B (2005): $13.5M led by Highland Capital Partners
Series C (2007): $20M supported by Lehman Brothers and Highland Capital Partners
Series D (2008): $12M featuring Lehman Brothers and Highland Capital Partners
Other Financing Round (2009): $16M backed by Highland Capital Partners
Other Financing Round (2011): $10.6M with participation from Highland Capital Partners and Tenaya Capital
Debt (2020): $5M led by PPP
Key Investors in ExaGrid
Highland Capital Partners
Highland Capital Partners is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in entrepreneurs and innovative startups. With a track record of 200 exits, over 50 IPOs, and 40 unicorns, the firm manages $7 billion in assets under management.
Tenaya Capital
Tenaya Capital provides early-growth stage capital to exceptional entrepreneurs focused on building extraordinary technology companies, with a focus on long-term partnership in the tech sector.
Lehman Brothers
A historical global financial services firm that provided significant institutional backing during the company's mid-stage scaling efforts.
What's next for ExaGrid?
Looking ahead, ExaGrid is well-positioned to leverage its established global footprint to capture further market share in the evolving landscape of hybrid cloud and on-premises data protection. The recent capital infusion provides the necessary liquidity to accelerate product innovation, particularly in enhancing the efficiency of its deduplication technology and expanding its reach in emerging markets. As enterprises continue to grapple with the complexities of ransomware protection and data sovereignty, ExaGrid's focus on immutable, high-availability storage architectures will likely remain a primary driver of its long-term strategic growth and competitive differentiation.
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