What is Qumulo?
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo is at the forefront of data management, offering a high-performance file data platform designed for massive scale across hybrid-cloud environments. The company's solution simplifies the storage, management, and workflow creation for data in its native file form, whether on-premises or in the public cloud. Qumulo's technology is trusted by a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, major film and animation studios, and leading research institutions, enabling them to manage the entire data lifecycle from ingestion to archiving with cost-effectiveness, scalability, encryption, real-time visibility, and robust API integration.
How much funding has Qumulo raised?
Qumulo has raised a total of $345.9M across 8 funding rounds:
Multiple Rounds
$27.3M
Series B
$40M
Series C
$30.6M
Private Equity
$30M
Series D
$93M
Series E
$125M
Other Financing Round (2012): $2.3M with participation from Data Collective and Valhalla Partners
Angel/Seed (2012): $500K led by Valhalla Ventures
Series A (2012): $24.5M supported by Madrona Venture Group, Valhalla Partners, and Highland Capital Partners
Series B (2015): $40M featuring Kleiner Perkins, Madrona Venture Group, Valhalla Partners, and Highland Capital Partners
Series C (2016): $30.6M backed by Allen & Company, Madrona Venture Group, Valhalla Partners, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield and Byers, Top Tier Capital Partners, and Highland Capital Partners
Private Equity (2017): $30M with participation from Tyche Partners, Madrona Venture Group, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Northern Light Venture Capital, and Top Tier Capital Partners
Series D (2018): $93M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series E (2020): $125M supported by Madrona Venture Group, BlackRock, Highland Capital Partners, Kleiner Perkins, and Amity Ventures
Key Investors in Qumulo
Madrona Venture Group
Founded in 1995, Madrona Venture Group is a venture capitalist investment company including consumer internet, commercial software, and services.
Kleiner Perkins
Kleiner Perkins is a Menlo Parkbased venture capital firm that raises dedicated funds and invests in early and growthstage technology and lifescience companies, backing founders across consumer, enterprise, healthcare, and climate/hard tech with capital and operational support from seed through IPO or acquisition.
Valhalla Partners
Valhalla Partners is a leading venture capital firm focused on working closely with entrepreneurs to build enduring technology companies. Valhalla assists entrepreneurs by offering both seasoned advice and best practices which have been developed over the last twenty years. During that time, the Valhalla team has invested in or served as senior executives in over 100 entrepreneurial companies.
What's next for Qumulo?
With substantial enterprise-level backing and a recent strategic investment, Qumulo is well-positioned for its next phase of growth. The company's focus on simplifying complex data management challenges in hybrid-cloud environments aligns with current industry demands. Future developments are likely to center on enhancing its platform's capabilities, expanding its market reach, and further integrating its solutions into enterprise workflows. Continued investment will support innovation in areas such as AI-driven data analytics, enhanced security features, and broader cloud-native integrations, solidifying Qumulo's leadership in the data management space.
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