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Shadow
The first high-end computer accessible from any device with Internet
About Shadow
Shadow.tech is a pioneering company in the field of high-performance cloud computing, offering a versatile and powerful solution for both gaming and business applications. Established in 2016, Shadow has gained acclaim for its ability to deliver pixel-perfect 4K video quality and blazing fast responsiveness, transforming any local machine into a powerful computer through its advanced streaming technology. Initially focused on the gaming market, Shadow has expanded its services to cater to professionals, including schools, universities, SMBs, gaming studios, and larger enterprises.
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Shadow's core product is its Desktop as a Service (DaaS) offering, which eliminates the constraints of traditional IT management. This service provides users with a cloud-based PC that behaves like any Windows local computer, compatible with most PC, Mac, Chromebook, and Android iOS devices. The company’s data centers are equipped with thousands of top-tier CPUs and GPUs, designed to handle heavy-duty tasks with unparalleled flexibility and competitive pricing.
Shadow operates in the high-performance computing market, serving a diverse range of clients who require robust computing power without the need for extensive physical infrastructure. The business model revolves around subscription-based services, where clients pay for access to Shadow's cloud PCs and high-performance computing solutions. This model ensures a steady revenue stream while providing clients with scalable and cost-efficient computing resources.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- Employees
- 242
- Open positions
- 3
- Dealroom signal
- 74.6/100
- Industry
- Gaming
- Sub-industry
- Console & PC Gaming
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Techscale200, Missionfrenchtech
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2c
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Jan 2023
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Latest news
Press, funding announcements and product moves mentioning Shadow.
Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | May 2021 | $0 | — | Jezby Ventures | — |
| LATE VCOther financing | Mar 2021 | $149M | $594M | Marc Simoncini · Serena · Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Shadow is 1.2M monthly website visits, up 9.1% over the last three months. Shadow's team grew 6.1% over the past year.
Open positions
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed5 investors entered at this stage
Michaël Benabou
Financière Saint James
Jean-Romain Lhomme
Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet
Nick Suppipat
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Charter Communications
Serena
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Marc Simoncini
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Jezby Ventures
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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