Vast Data, a provider of AI-friendly data storage platform, is seeking a $25 billion valuation in a new funding round.
The company's proposed valuation marks a significant increase from its previous $9 billion valuation in its Series E funding round in December 2023.
Vast Data's platform aims to eliminate the need for storage tiers by offering data management software combined with unified hardware from vendors like Supermicro and HPE.
The company, with customers like Pixar and ServiceNow, has seen impressive growth, achieved $200 million in annual recurring revenue, and has been free cash flow positive for four years.