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Provides the hardware and software building blocks to deploy and operate next generation data centers at the edge of the network

Austin, United StatesFounded 2015Telecom
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2020
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Vapor IO

Vapor.io is a cutting-edge technology company that operates in the telecommunications and cloud services market. The company's primary offering is the Kinetic Grid, a service that enhances the capabilities of telecommunication companies, cable MSOs, cloud service providers, and private 5G providers.

The Kinetic Grid is designed to bring cloud and Content Delivery Network (CDN) services closer to the edge of enterprise premises. This means that data doesn't have to travel as far, resulting in improved performance and security. This is particularly beneficial for businesses that require high-speed, secure data transmission, such as those in the technology, finance, and healthcare sectors.

Vapor.io's business model is based on providing turnkey enterprise services over last-mile networks. In simpler terms, they provide the infrastructure that allows data to make the final leg of its journey from the data center to the end-user. This service creates new revenue streams for network owners by allowing them to deliver high-performance services that rival on-premises clouds.

For private 5G providers, Vapor.io's Kinetic Grid offers a cost-effective solution. By placing the Control Unit/Data Unit (CU/DU) on the Kinetic Grid, providers can expand their private network simply by adding radios on the premises. This pay-as-you-go service eliminates the high upfront costs usually associated with private 5G.

In addition to serving businesses, Vapor.io also partners with cities to upgrade city services, stimulate entrepreneurial activities, and fuel economic growth. This is achieved by deploying virtualized network functions, multitenant Radio Access Network (RAN), and telco cloud.

In summary, Vapor.io is a technology company that provides infrastructure services to telecommunications companies, cloud service providers, and cities, enabling them to deliver high-performance, secure, and cost-effective data services.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2015
Headquarters
Austin, United States
Employees
14
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
76.1/100
Industry
Telecom, Hosting
Sector
Telecom, Analytics, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Data Centers, Hard Tech, DT and LS
Technology
Hardware, Big Data, Deep Tech
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES COther financing Jan 2020 $90M $360M Berkshire Partners · Crown Castle —
SERIES COther financing Sep 2018 — — Crown Castle · Berkshire Partners —
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020 —
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Growth signals

Vapor IO website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Vapor IO is 3K monthly website visits, up 15.4% over the last three months. Vapor IO's team declined 12.5% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3K 3-month web change+15.4% 1-year team growth-12.5%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

4 investors on the cap table

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Series A3 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • Berkshire Partners
Team profiled 18 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 4 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇮🇳 India20%
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Market sentiment

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