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Vapor IO
Provides the hardware and software building blocks to deploy and operate next generation data centers at the edge of the network
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.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt 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
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES COther financing | Jan 2020 | $90M | $360M | Berkshire Partners · Crown Castle | — |
| SERIES COther financing | Sep 2018 | — | — | Crown Castle · Berkshire Partners | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
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.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
AVX Partners
Goldman Sachs
Crown Castle
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Berkshire Partners
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