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Nimbix, now part of Eviden, provides elastic supercomputing solutions, delivering cloud-based, high-performance computing infrastructure and specialized applications. Its platform efficiently scales computational resources, accelerating demanding workloads for artificial intelligence, big data, and scientific research through optimized computing environments. This enables access to sophisticated computational capabilities without the complexities of managing physical systems.
Founded in 2010 by Steve Hebert and Robert Sherrard, Nimbix originated from the insight that high-performance computing needed greater accessibility. They pioneered an accelerated cloud supercomputer, aiming to offer on-demand HPC capabilities and overcome limitations of traditional, on-premise systems. This foundational work provided a flexible alternative for compute-intensive tasks previously restricted to large institutions.
The company serves engineers and scientists needing substantial computational power for advanced applications. Nimbix’s vision is to democratize supercomputing, enabling organizations to leverage specialized hardware and software for complex simulations, data processing, and AI development without significant infrastructure investment or management. It empowers a broad range of users to innovate at scale.
Nimbix has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round.
Nimbix has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Nimbix has raised $8.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Series B in October 2015.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2015 | $8M Series B | — | Aristos Ventures | Announced |
Nimbix is a technology company specializing in cloud-based high-performance computing (HPC) solutions for AI, machine learning (ML), and supercomputing workloads. It provides on-demand access to GPU, CPU, and FPGA resources via its patented JARVICE™ platform and Nimbix Cloud, enabling enterprises to run large-scale simulations, data processing, and analytics without owning hardware[1][2][6]. Serving industries like energy, life sciences, manufacturing, media, retail, and analytics, Nimbix solves the challenges of high compute demands by offering pay-as-you-go elasticity, an application marketplace (HyperHub) with over 1,000 optimized HPC apps, and seamless scalability through a user-friendly portal[1][2][5][6]. Founded in 2010 and acquired by Atos in July 2021 (now operating under Eviden), it has raised $18.78M and holds 13 patents in cloud computing and job scheduling, demonstrating steady growth in the HPC-as-a-Service space[1][2].
Nimbix was founded in 2010 in Richardson, Texas, by a team with deep expertise in HPC, aiming to democratize supercomputing by moving it from on-premises silos to the cloud[1][2]. Key early figure Leo Reiter highlighted the company's vision in presentations, positioning Nimbix as a pioneer in "supercomputing made superhuman" through innovative HPC cloud platforms[7]. The idea emerged from recognizing enterprises' need for scalable, pay-per-use compute for intensive tasks like simulations and AI training, leading to the development of JARVICE™ and the Nimbix Cloud[2]. Pivotal moments include partnerships with Ansys and Dassault Systèmes for turn-key engineering workflows, filing 13 patents, and the 2021 acquisition by Atos, which integrated Nimbix into a global HPC portfolio and rebranded offerings like Elastic Supercomputing under Eviden[1][3][5][6].
Nimbix stands out in the crowded cloud HPC market through these key strengths:
Nimbix rides the explosive growth of AI/ML and HPC demands, fueled by trends like generative AI training, complex simulations, and big data analytics across industries[1][6]. Its timing aligns perfectly with the shift to cloud-native supercomputing, as enterprises avoid capex-heavy on-premises setups amid rising energy costs and talent shortages—market forces favoring pay-per-use models projected to expand the HPC cloud sector significantly[2][4]. By partnering with simulation giants like Ansys and Dassault, and powering workflows in energy/life sciences, Nimbix influences the ecosystem by accelerating innovation, lowering barriers for SMEs, and enabling custom app marketplaces that foster developer communities[3][5][6].
Post-acquisition, Nimbix (as Eviden's Elastic Supercomputing) is poised to scale globally, integrating deeper with Atos/Eviden's enterprise clients and expanding HyperHub for emerging AI/DL workloads[6]. Trends like edge AI, sustainable computing, and hybrid cloud will shape its path, potentially driving new patents and partnerships in quantum-adjacent HPC. Its influence may evolve from niche HPC provider to mainstream enabler of industry 4.0 transformations, sustaining momentum in a market where supercomputing accessibility defines competitive edges—echoing its founding mission to unleash global innovation through cloud power[1][4][7].
Nimbix has raised $8.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Nimbix's investors include Aristos Ventures.
