NodePrime is a technology company.
NodePrime has raised $9.0M across 2 funding rounds.
NodePrime has raised $9.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
NodePrime has raised $9.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
NodePrime's investors include 7BC Venture Capital, Amasia, BoxGroup, ENIAC Ventures, Foothill Ventures (formerly Tsingyuan Ventures), Javelin Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, Owl Rock Capital Partners, Plug & Play Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Rubicon VC, Susa Ventures.
NodePrime was a San Francisco-based technology startup that developed a data center automation and management platform, enabling enterprises to handle hyperscale infrastructure similar to Google or Facebook-scale operations.[1][2][3] The platform served as the "brain" of software-defined data centers, allowing admins to map servers, monitor performance via trillions of metrics, and automate discovery, configuration, and management.[1][3] It solved the problem of complex data center operations by providing a unified view for precise scaling and decision-making at business speed, targeting enterprises transitioning to software-defined infrastructure.[1][2]
NodePrime raised $7 million in seed funding in 2015 from investors including Menlo Ventures, NEA, Formation 8, Initialized Capital, Crosslink Capital, Rubicon Venture Capital, and TEEC Angel Fund, with Ericsson participating and using the service internally.[1] The company exited stealth that year but was acquired by Ericsson in April 2016, with its technology integrated into Ericsson's Hyperscale Datacenter System 8000 and employees joining the firm.[1]
NodePrime emerged from stealth in September 2015 after securing $7 million in seed funding, positioning itself as a solution for enterprise data center management.[1] Co-founder and CEO James Malachowski led the company, articulating a vision to unify hyperscale data center infrastructure into a single manageable entity through comprehensive metrics collection.[1] Backed by prominent Silicon Valley investors and Ericsson, NodePrime gained early traction as Ericsson adopted it internally before the public reveal.[1]
The startup operated briefly as an independent entity focused on software-defined data centers before Ericsson acquired it in April 2016, absorbing its team and technology to bolster Ericsson's cloud infrastructure offerings.[1]
NodePrime rode the early 2010s trend toward software-defined infrastructure, as enterprises sought to emulate hyperscalers' efficiency amid exploding data demands from cloud computing and big data.[1][3] Its timing aligned with the rise of automation tools for data centers, addressing market forces like cost pressures and the need for rapid scaling in a pre-AI boom era when hyperscale ops were becoming essential for competitiveness.[1]
By joining Ericsson, NodePrime influenced the ecosystem through integration into a major telecom giant's Hyperscale Datacenter System 8000, amplifying software-defined innovations and validating Silicon Valley startups' role in enterprise tech shifts.[1]
Post-acquisition in 2016, NodePrime's technology became embedded in Ericsson's offerings, likely evolving within their cloud and IP portfolio to support ongoing data center advancements.[1] Future trends like AI-driven infrastructure and edge computing could extend its legacy, as hyperscale management principles remain critical for next-gen demands. Its influence endures as a pioneer in democratizing advanced data center tools, powering Ericsson's push in software-defined markets and underscoring how agile startups accelerate incumbents' innovation.
NodePrime has raised $9.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Seed in September 2015.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2015 | $7.0M Seed | 7BC Venture Capital, Amasia, BoxGroup, ENIAC Ventures, Foothill Ventures (formerly Tsingyuan Ventures), Javelin Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, Owl Rock Capital Partners, Plug & Play Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Rubicon VC, Susa Ventures, TSVC Capital, Winklevoss Capital, Jeff Hammerbacher, Leonardo DiCaprio | |
| Oct 1, 2013 | $2.0M Seed | Menlo Ventures, Plug & Play Ventures, TSVC Capital, Winklevoss Capital, Leonardo DiCaprio |