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ClearSky Data Raises $27M

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What does ClearSky do?

ClearSky Data, is a provider of global storage network which manages the entire enterprise data life cycle. This VC backed start up is in stealth and is building breakthrough technology solutions in the enterprise infrastructure. The company’s global storage network simplifies the total data lifecycle and delivers enterprise storage as completely managed service. This storage is designed for the business agility. The company simplifies enterprise storage by providing SLA based managed service across global network. The company has a patent pending Smart Tiered Caching which continually categorizes data and places it in the apt cache layer based on the ever changing usage requirements and customer policies. With their dashboard, customers can simply scale as they need and can add unlimited capacity with just few clicks.

How much ClearSky Data was funded?

ClearSky Data raised $27M in Series B on November 1st, 2015 from the investors Highland Capital Partners, Akamai Technologies, General Catalyst Partners,  Polaris Partners.

Previous funding

  • $12M in Series A on January 15, 2014 from the investors General Catalyst Partners and Highland Capital Partners.

What is next for ClearSky Data?

ClearSky Data has raised a total of $39M in 2 rounds to date. The proceeds from the latest funding will be used for growing its sales, operation and marketing organizations. It is also planning to add new points of presence in the major metro areas. The company is breaking new ground with its managed service delivery model of enterprise storage, which combines the availability and performance of primary storage with the scalability and economics of the cloud. Dave Barrett will join as board of directors and Andy Champagne will join as a board observer in the company.

More about ClearSky Data

ClearSky Data was founded in 2014 by Ellen Rubin and Lazarus Vekiarides. It has its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. This company is simplifying the entire enterprise data life cycle as a managed service.

 

 

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