Virtustream is a technology company.
Virtustream has raised $60.0M across 5 funding rounds.
Virtustream has raised $60.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Virtustream has raised $60.0M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Virtustream's investors include Ocean Azul Partners.
Virtustream is an enterprise-class cloud services provider specializing in infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), managed services, and software for running mission-critical applications like SAP in secure, compliant environments.[1][3][4] Acquired by EMC in 2015 and now a Dell Technologies business, it serves enterprises, service providers, and government agencies with its xStream platform, offering high availability, performance SLAs, security, and consumption-based pricing via patented MicroVM (µVM) technology that optimizes workloads for lower TCO.[1][2][3][4] Key products include Virtustream Enterprise Cloud for SAP/HANA migrations (over 1,000 instances completed), Viewtrust for real-time compliance monitoring, and Storage Cloud for object storage in regulated industries.[1][6]
The company targets complex production workloads such as ERP, CRM, Oracle, healthcare systems, and big data analytics, solving challenges of scalability, security, and cost in hybrid, private, or public clouds.[4] Its growth stems from a decade of IP development, global data centers across six nodes serving thousands of users, and integrations like Dell EMC storage for high IOPS (up to 100,000) and 99.999% availability.[2][6]
Founded in 2008, Virtustream emerged as a pioneer in enterprise cloud infrastructure, focusing on transforming legacy assets into cloud environments with its proprietary xStream platform.[1][2][6] The company developed industry-leading IP over a decade, including patent-pending Infrastructure Units that normalize workloads (memory, CPU, I/O, bandwidth) for hypervisor-agnostic provisioning.[2] Early traction came from migrating mission-critical apps like SAP, highlighted by deployments such as Domino Sugar's record-breaking cloud-based production SAP instance.[1]
EMC acquired Virtustream in July 2015 for its cloud expertise, integrating it into Dell Technologies post-merger, which expanded its reach with Dell EMC storage and global operations in 10 countries, headquartered in Washington, DC (with a key office in Round Rock, TX).[5][6][7] This evolution shifted it from standalone provider to a core Dell business unit powering enterprise hybrid cloud transformations.[3][4]
Virtustream rides the enterprise hybrid/multi-cloud wave, enabling migrations of legacy mission-critical apps amid rising demands for cloud-native agility without rip-and-replace risks.[3][4] Its timing aligns with post-pandemic digital transformations, where 80%+ of enterprises run hybrid setups, favoring providers with proven IP for complex workloads over generic public clouds.[2] Market forces like stringent regulations (GDPR, HIPAA), SAP S/4HANA deadlines, and cost pressures amplify its value, as µVM delivers pay-for-use economics in a $500B+ cloud market.[1][6]
It influences the ecosystem by setting benchmarks for enterprise IaaS—partnering with Dell for integrated hardware-software stacks—and accelerating vendor-neutral cloud adoption, with global nodes reducing vendor lock-in.[2][5][7]
Virtustream is poised to expand as Dell pushes multicloud orchestration and AI-optimized infrastructure, potentially integrating generative AI for automated migrations and predictive compliance via Viewtrust enhancements.[3][4] Trends like edge computing, zero-trust security, and sustainable "green cloud" (via efficient µVM) will shape its trajectory, with growth in emerging markets via new data centers.[2][7] Its influence may evolve from niche SAP specialist to broader enterprise platform leader, solidifying Dell's cloud dominance while empowering workloads that power global business—like the SAP migrations defining its legacy.[1]
Virtustream has raised $60.0M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $15.0M Series B in March 2012.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2012 | $15.0M Series B | ||
| Jul 1, 2011 | $10.0M Series B | ||
| Feb 1, 2011 | $10.0M Series A | ||
| May 1, 2010 | $15.0M Series A | ||
| Oct 1, 2009 | $10.0M Venture Round | Ocean Azul Partners |