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ROOT Data Center

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Next-gen colocation that extends beyond security and reliability

Montreal, CanadaFounded 2014Cybersecurity

Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2017

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding

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About ROOT Data Center

Root Data Center, operating in the data center industry, specializes in providing custom, scalable, and move-in ready data center solutions. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including enterprises requiring secure alternatives to public cloud or colocation services. Root Data Center operates in a market characterized by rapid technological advancements and increasing global reliance on data. The business model focuses on offering adaptable data center designs that put clients in control of their facilities, ensuring 100% uptime through the use of Artificial Intelligence for power optimization. Revenue is generated through the leasing of these custom data center solutions, which are designed to meet specific client requirements, whether local, remote, or edge. The company leverages its extensive experience in building data centers to anticipate future requirements and provide sustainable, scalable solutions. Root Data Center's hybrid colocation model offers clients flexibility and operational control, making it a preferred choice for businesses looking to manage their data infrastructure effectively.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Employees: 3
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 61.4/100
Industry: Security, Hosting
Sub-industry: Data protection
Sector: Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Customer Service, Colocation
Business model: SaaS
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITIONOther financing	Jul 2019	$0	—	Compass Datacenters	↗
LATE VCOther financing	Oct 2017	$90M	$360M	Goldman Sachs	↗

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ROOT Data Center website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for ROOT Data Center is 230 monthly website visits, down 92.1% over the last three months. ROOT Data Center's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits230 3-month web change-92.1% 1-year team growth0%

Monthly website visitsJan 2017–Jan 2024

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