VAST Data — Startup Profile
The AI operating system for data-intensive infrastructure
HQ: New York, NY | Founded: 2016 | Employees: Not publicly disclosed | Stage: Venture-backed | Website: https://www.vastdata.com
About
VAST Data develops a data product and AI operating system for large-scale storage, computing power, and data services used by AI and high-performance workloads.
The Take
VAST Data has become a major independent data layer for AI clusters, combining high reported growth with a product position between storage and computing power. Its risks include very large-scaler competition, reliance on a small number of customers, and the high expectations implied by its private valuation.
Key Metrics
- Founded: 2016
- Founders: Renen Hallak
- Latest signal: VAST Data announces Series F at a $30B valuation
- Products: 3
Funding Rounds
- Round: More than $1B reported (2026-04) — Not fully disclosed
- Round: $118M (2023-12) — Fidelity Management and Research
Key People
Key Competitors
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Timeline Highlights
- 2023-12: Series E
- 2026-04: Series F
- 2016: Founded
Recent News
- VAST Data announces Series F at a $30B valuation (2026-04-22)
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