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Hammerspace

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Hammerspace provides a global data environment software platform that unifies unstructured data across disparate storage systems (on-premises and cloud) into a single, high-performance, parallel global file system accessible via standard protocols like NFS. Hammerspace was founded in 2013. The company is led by David Flynn. Based in San Mateo, California, USA. Team size: 150-160. Total funding raised: $156.7M. Latest round: $100M Strategic Investment (led by Prosperity7 Ventures, announced April 2024). Key investors include Prosperity7 Ventures, Altimeter Capital, ARK Invest, Pier 88 Ventures, Mubadala Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, Next Play Capital, Iconica Capital.

Founded
2013
Headquarters
San Mateo, California, USA
Team size
150-160
Total funding
$156.7M

Value proposition

Enables seamless data access and orchestration across storage silos without interruption, accelerating data pipelines for AI/GPU workloads, simplifying data management, and reducing overall storage TCO.

Products and solutions

Hammerspace Global Data Environment (Software Platform), Hyperscale NAS (High-performance, scale-out NAS solution built on the platform)

Unique value

Offers a standards-based (NFS) parallel global file system that unifies existing storage infrastructures; enables live, non-disruptive data mobility and orchestration using metadata-driven policies.

Target customer

Large enterprises and organizations facing significant unstructured data challenges, including users in AI/ML, HPC, research computing, and distributed workflows.

Industries served

AI/Machine Learning, Media & Entertainment, Life Sciences, Research Computing (Universities, Labs), Government/Public Sector, Financial Services

Technology advantage

Ensures data is accessible to applications and users anywhere without the need for data copies or workflow interruptions, effectively bridging on-premises and multi-cloud environments for performance-intensive tasks.

How they differentiate

Focuses on software-defined orchestration using standard protocols (NFS) to enable live data mobility without vendor lock-in, as opposed to competitors that may require proprietary hardware or storage stacks.

Main competitors

VAST Data, WekaIO, Dell PowerScale (Isilon), IBM Spectrum Scale

Key partnerships

Technology Alliances (e.g., Cloudian, Hitachi Vantara), Cloud Providers (integrations with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), Channel Partners (VARs, System Integrators)

Notable customers

Meta, US Department of Defense, Formula 1

Major milestones

Secured $100M strategic funding round (April 2024) Achieved valuation exceeding $500M (April 2024) Expanded executive leadership team (2024-2025) Received industry recognition and awards (e.g., Data Storage Product of the Year)

Growth metrics

Rapid expansion in team size and global market presence; specific revenue and customer growth figures are not publicly disclosed.

Market positioning

Positioned as a high-performance data orchestration layer for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, providing a competitive alternative to traditional scale-out NAS and parallel file systems, especially in AI/ML and large-scale data contexts.

Geographic focus

Global focus with significant market presence in North America, EMEA, and expanding efforts in APAC.

Patents and IP

Holds a portfolio of proprietary technologies related to parallel file systems, data orchestration, and metadata management. Specific patent details are not publicly disclosed.

About David Flynn

David Flynn is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology executive with a strong background in storage and data management. He co-founded Hammerspace to address the challenges of managing unstructured data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Prior to Hammerspace, he was the founder and CEO of Fusion-io, a pioneer in flash storage solutions, which was acquired by SanDisk. He has a track record of leading companies from startup to successful exit and holds numerous patents in storage and networking technologies.

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