Seagate Technology

Seagate Technology designs, develops, and manufactures hard disk drives and solid-state drives, and provides related storage software. It sells internal and external disk drives to original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Its products serve enterprise applications for servers, mainframes, and workstations; client compute for desktops and notebooks; and client non-compute devices such as DVRs, personal data backup systems, portable storage, and digital media systems. In addition to hardware, Seagate offers data storage services for small and medium-sized businesses, including online backup, data protection, and recovery. The company serves both enterprise and consumer markets in a competitive storage industry.

Tara Long

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34 past transactions

Intevac

Acquisition in 2025
Intevac is a technology company that designs and manufactures thin-film processing equipment and photonics solutions. Its Thin-Film Equipment segment develops vacuum deposition and thin-film processing systems used in hard disk drive media, display cover panels, and solar photovoltaic manufacturing. Its Photonics segment creates high-sensitivity digital sensors and cameras and integrated digital night-vision imaging systems for defense applications. The company markets its products through a direct sales force and distributors across the United States, Asia, Europe, and other regions. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Intevac operates globally to support advanced manufacturing and defense imaging markets.

Terradepth

Seed Round in 2019
Terradepth, Inc. is a data-as-a-service company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018. The company focuses on increasing ocean knowledge by centralizing and monetizing ocean data through its cloud-based platform, Absolute Ocean. Terradepth employs unmanned submersibles for autonomous and high-resolution data collection, creating a scalable repository of processed ocean data. It offers various data products, surveys on request, and maintains a collection of analytical reports for sale. By providing access to this comprehensive ocean data, Terradepth enables organizations and individuals to make informed, ecologically responsible decisions regarding ocean resources.

WEKA

Series C in 2019
WEKA is an AI-native data platform company that provides a cloud and hardware-agnostic software solution for performance-intensive applications. Its WEKA® Data Platform enables unprecedented performance at scale by transforming stagnant data silos into dynamic data pipelines, facilitating faster and more efficient execution of enterprise AI, machine learning, and GPU workloads. The platform ensures seamless data access across on-premises, cloud, edge, and hybrid multicloud environments. Targeting a diverse range of industries, including life sciences, media and entertainment, financial services, and government, WEKA helps organizations manage their data effectively, enabling them to overcome complex data challenges and achieve insights more rapidly. The company serves hundreds of leading enterprises and research organizations, including a significant portion of the Fortune 50.

Reduxio

Series C in 2017
Since 2012 Reduxio has redefined data management and data protection, and the company has evolved its mission to deliver the first microservices-based storage and data platform for stateful applications. Reduxio’s cloud data platform for Kubernetes pairs high performance software-defined container-native storage and data management with data mobility to enable customers to build a single data cloud for their applications across all their infrastructure, anywhere. Reduxio is backed by Intel Capital, C5 Capital Cloud Partners and Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP).

Ripple Labs

Series B in 2016
Ripple Labs operates a global payments network using blockchain technology. It offers RippleNet, connecting banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporates for cross-border payments. Key solutions include XRP (a digital asset for payments), xCurrent (for banks), xRapid (for payment providers), and xVia (for corporates). The company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices globally.

Lyve Minds

Acquisition in 2015
Lyve Minds is a company that offers a mobile application designed to help users manage their photo and video collections. The platform allows individuals to collect, organize, and safeguard their memories in one convenient space. By providing tools for sorting and protecting media files, Lyve Minds aims to enhance the user experience in preserving life's moments.

Ripple Labs

Series A in 2015
Ripple Labs operates a global payments network using blockchain technology. It offers RippleNet, connecting banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporates for cross-border payments. Key solutions include XRP (a digital asset for payments), xCurrent (for banks), xRapid (for payment providers), and xVia (for corporates). The company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices globally.

Dot Hill Systems

Acquisition in 2015
Dot Hill Systems Corp., established in 1988 and headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, designs, manufactures, and markets storage solutions for entry-level to midrange markets globally. The company offers integrated hardware, firmware, and software products, featuring modular systems that allow users to add capacity or data protection schemes as needed. Its product portfolio includes AssuredSAN storage arrays with capacities ranging from 146GB to 108TB, supporting various connectivity options like Fibre Channel, iSCSI, SAS, and SATA. Dot Hill also provides AssuredVRA, a host-based RAID stack for Windows and Linux servers, along with data protection software. The company primarily sells its products through channel partners such as OEMs, distributors, resellers, and federal contractors.

Ripple Labs

Series A in 2015
Ripple Labs operates a global payments network using blockchain technology. It offers RippleNet, connecting banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporates for cross-border payments. Key solutions include XRP (a digital asset for payments), xCurrent (for banks), xRapid (for payment providers), and xVia (for corporates). The company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices globally.

Reduxio

Series B in 2014
Since 2012 Reduxio has redefined data management and data protection, and the company has evolved its mission to deliver the first microservices-based storage and data platform for stateful applications. Reduxio’s cloud data platform for Kubernetes pairs high performance software-defined container-native storage and data management with data mobility to enable customers to build a single data cloud for their applications across all their infrastructure, anywhere. Reduxio is backed by Intel Capital, C5 Capital Cloud Partners and Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP).

EVault

Acquisition in 2014
EVault, a Seagate Company, specializes in cloud-connected online data backup and recovery services designed for small to mid-size organizations. The company offers a range of solutions, including on-premise, cloud-connected, and edge data protection, often utilized in hybrid deployments. Its integrated ecosystem comprises storage software, managed services, and appliances that facilitate business continuity across multi-platform and multi-site environments. EVault’s offerings include optimized data protection and disaster recovery solutions, which ensure rapid data recovery and compliance with regulatory requirements through email monitoring and archiving. The company serves over 30,000 customers globally, delivering its services through a broad reseller network and powering various products and services for managed service providers, data centers, and technology partners.

SandForce

Acquisition in 2014
SandForce is a company that specializes in the development of solid state drive (SSD) processors, focusing on the integration of standard flash memory into enterprise, client, and industrial computing applications. Founded in 2006, SandForce is recognized for its innovative approach, particularly through its proprietary DuraClass technology, which enhances the reliability, performance, and energy efficiency of SSDs. This technology aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of SSDs utilizing NAND flash memory, thereby transforming data storage solutions across various sectors.

Xyratex

Acquisition in 2013
Xyratex is a prominent provider of data storage technology, specializing in modular solutions for the enterprise data storage sector as well as capital equipment for the hard disk drive (HDD) industry. The company offers a range of products, including storage enclosures, integrated application platforms, and high-performance computing (HPC) data storage systems. Xyratex was acquired by Seagate Technology PLC in 2013, enhancing its capabilities and resources within the data storage market.

Egnyte

Series D in 2013
Egnyte offers a unified platform for cloud content governance, security, and collaboration. It serves over 16,000 organizations worldwide, providing solutions that enhance productivity while mitigating risks such as ransomware and IP theft. Egnyte's platform integrates with various clouds, storage systems, devices, and business applications to offer secure access, centralized control, and unified visibility.

eASIC

Private Equity Round in 2013
eASIC Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 1999. The company specializes in manufacturing eASIC platforms that significantly lower the cost of ownership and production time for customized silicon devices. Its product offerings include the Nextreme family of devices, which are designed to reduce development costs and turnaround times compared to standard cell ASICs, while also minimizing power consumption and unit costs. The Nextreme-3 and Nextreme-2 platforms represent the fourth and third generations of these devices, respectively. Additionally, eASIC provides the easicopy ASIC, which offers OEMs a pathway to transition from Nextreme devices to a cell-based design, further enhancing cost efficiency and performance. The eZ-IP alliance program also supports customers by providing access to verified eASIC-ready IP cores, facilitating quicker market entry. eASIC's products are utilized across various applications, including wireless infrastructure and consumer handheld devices, serving a global customer base.

The Cloudscaling Group

Series B in 2013
The Cloudscaling Group is a leading provider of elastic cloud infrastructure, specializing in advanced cloud solutions powered by OpenStack. Its flagship product, the Open Cloud System (OCS), is designed to cater to the needs of dynamic applications, offering enterprises, SaaS providers, and cloud service providers the agility, performance, and economic advantages typically associated with major cloud platforms. OCS allows for deployment within the customer's own data center, ensuring control and customization by the IT team. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, serves a diverse clientele that includes notable organizations such as Ubisoft, EVault, DataFort, KT, Internap, and LivingSocial. Cloudscaling is recognized for its commitment to delivering innovative cloud technologies that empower businesses to optimize their infrastructure.

Virident Systems

Venture Round in 2013
Virident Systems is a provider of enterprise-class solutions centered on Storage Class Memory (SCM), including flash memory, aimed at transforming the data center and cloud computing landscape. The company addresses the performance, reliability, and serviceability challenges associated with these disruptive technologies by leveraging its extensive expertise and intellectual property. Its flagship product, the tachIOn solid-state disk, offers customers a significant performance advantage, delivering 4-10 times the predictable performance over the lifespan of the product, along with enterprise-grade reliability. Founded by industry veterans from prominent technology companies, Virident Systems has cultivated a skilled team dedicated to harnessing flash and flash-like technologies for modern applications, positioning itself uniquely to address the complexities of data-intensive enterprise applications.

DensBits Technologies

Funding Round in 2012
DensBits Technologies Ltd. is a developer of advanced NAND flash-based storage system technologies, focused on enhancing performance and reliability for flash manufacturers and storage providers. Founded in 2007 and based in Haifa, Israel, the company has created the Memory Modem, a pioneering technology that integrates proprietary Error Correcting Coding (ECC) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) solutions. This innovation significantly improves the reliability of flash memory while facilitating the development of cost-effective storage systems without sacrificing performance. DensBits offers various products, including the DB3610 eMMC controller, which supports both 2 bits/cell and 3 bits/cell flash devices. The company maintains strategic relationships with industry leaders to further advance the capabilities of flash-based storage technologies. Since December 2015, DensBits operates as a subsidiary of Broadcom Limited.

LaCie

Acquisition in 2012
LaCie is a manufacturer of storage peripherals that primarily serves photographers, videographers, audio professionals, and other power users. The company specializes in a range of products, including external storage devices, Thunderbolt and USB solutions, direct attached storage, portable storage, network attached storage, RAID systems, USB keys, and hard drives. LaCie emphasizes the combination of aesthetic design and high performance, ensuring that their products not only meet technical demands but also provide a visually appealing experience. They have a long-standing tradition of collaboration with renowned designers, resulting in innovative products that are as much works of art as they are functional storage solutions. With manufacturing sites in Oregon and France, LaCie maintains close control over product quality and support. The company also prioritizes understanding customer needs through in-house technical teams, which enhances their ability to deliver reliable and user-friendly solutions. Recognizing current trends, LaCie continues to develop multimedia-centric products while maintaining a commitment to long-term reliability and performance.

Samsung - Hard Disk Drive Business

Acquisition in 2011
Samsung - Hard Disk Drive Business is a provider of digital consumer electronics and information technology.

Coraid

Series C in 2011
Coraid is a provider of innovative storage solutions tailored for cloud service providers and enterprises facing rapid and unpredictable data growth. The company specializes in storage area network products that utilize Layer 2 Ethernet technology to enhance network performance and operational efficiency in dynamic, large-scale environments. Coraid's offerings include scale-out Ethernet storage technology, block-storage solutions, and networked storage appliances designed for enterprise reliability. With a modular, pay-as-you-grow architecture and user-friendly software, Coraid facilitates just-in-time scaling and adaptability, allowing organizations to address their complex storage challenges effectively. The company is committed to delivering proven support and implementation services to ensure a quick return on investment for its clients.

Link_A_ Media

Series B in 2008
Link_A_Media Devices (LAMD) is the new leader in developing and manufacturing custom System-on-Chip (SOC) solutions for peripheral data storage devices, which include hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state-drives (SSDs). The SoC solution integrates the Read/Write Channel, disk controller functions, microprocessor(s) and memories, and servo processing for HDD application on a single chip.

MetaLINCS

Acquisition in 2007
MetaLINCS is a company focused on enhancing the analysis of email communications, which are vital for business interactions. It offers a specialized software application designed to analyze emails, documents, and their associated metadata. This software provides visual insights into communication patterns, relationships, and key concepts, helping organizations navigate the complexities of their email repositories. MetaLINCS addresses the limitations of traditional methods by integrating multiple technologies to deliver a more comprehensive solution for electronic discovery. By doing so, it enables organizations to efficiently extract important information, thereby reducing the costs and challenges associated with email analysis.

Aristos Logic

Series G in 2007
Aristos Logic Corporation specializes in providing RAID solutions for the data storage industry, catering specifically to original equipment manufacturers of storage systems and servers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, the company has pioneered multi-protocol RAID Storage Processor technology, offering a range of RAID storage processors and accompanying software designed for storage systems. As of September 2008, Aristos Logic operates as a subsidiary of Adaptec, Inc.

Maxtor

Acquisition in 2006
Maxtor Corporation was an American manufacturer of hard disk drives, established in 1982 by James McCoy, Jack Swartz, and Raymond Niedzwiecki. The company focused on providing storage solutions for both desktop and server markets, emphasizing disk capacity over speed in its desktop offerings. Maxtor catered to a wide range of applications, supplying hard disk drives for enterprise, consumer electronics, and desktop uses. In 2006, the company was acquired by Seagate Technology and now operates as a subsidiary, contributing to Seagate's status as a leading provider of hard drives and storage solutions.

ActionFront Data Recovery

Acquisition in 2005
ActionFront is the world's largest privately held data recovery company with the most advanced technologies to recover your data. Since 1989, ActionFront has defined the standard of excellence in the recovery industry by consistently providing only the finest and most innovative recovery services for all media including hard drives, servers, RAID, NAS, DLT, all tapes, and all removable media. They offer a level of technical expertise that is second to none with customer satisfaction ratings that remain unmatched by any of our competitors!

Mirra

Acquisition in 2005
Mirra, Inc. is a privately held company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in personal digital content protection and management. The company offers the Mirra Personal Server, aimed at consumers and small office/home office (SOHO) professionals who require an efficient and cost-effective solution for safeguarding, remotely accessing, and sharing their digital files, photos, and emails. Launched in 2003, the Mirra Personal Server addresses the growing need for reliable data protection as digital content becomes increasingly valuable. With the rise of digital cameras and broadband adoption, users are seeking straightforward methods to manage their expanding digital assets. Mirra's solution eliminates the complexities often associated with data management, making it accessible to users without requiring technical expertise.

Serenex

Venture Round in 2004
Serenex is a U.S.-based medical drug discovery and development company established in 2000, specializing in oncology and related therapeutic areas. The company has developed a proprietary Hsp90 product platform, which includes a range of small molecule Hsp90 inhibitors targeting various conditions such as cancer, inflammatory diseases, fungal infections, viral diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's. Additionally, Serenex is advancing the development of SNX-1012, aimed at treating oral mucositis in patients with solid tumors. In 2008, Serenex was acquired by Pfizer, enhancing its capabilities in drug development and discovery.

Matrix Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2003
Matrix Semiconductor is a manufacturer and developer of advanced 3D memory devices, primarily focused on providing innovative flash-memory storage solutions for digital content. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company produces a range of products, including Matrix 3-D memory, which enhances the speed and efficiency of data transfer for digital content publishers. Its offerings include various formats such as TSOP and SD-based cards, with designs that ensure compatibility with existing flash devices. Matrix Semiconductor operates as a subsidiary of SanDisk Corp., contributing to the evolving landscape of portable consumer electronics through its cutting-edge memory technology.

X-IO

Acquisition in 1999
X-IO is a company specializing in advanced data storage systems designed to enhance application performance and optimize cloud operations. Their flagship product, the Intelligent Storage Element, leverages two decades of expertise to deliver high-performance storage solutions that significantly accelerate transactional, reporting, and business intelligence applications. X-IO's offerings include performance-optimized storage platforms, hybrid storage arrays, and cloud infrastructure services, which collectively aim to improve productivity for desktop users and profitability for cloud businesses. The company's technology is recognized for its efficiency, with duty cycles ranging from five to seven years, and its solutions are designed to reduce IT expenditures while maintaining high data capabilities. X-IO's achievements have been acknowledged with several industry awards, highlighting its commitment to reliability and performance in the storage market.

Quinta Corporation

Acquisition in 1997
Quinta Corporation is a provider of an optical data storage technologies. It owns a magnetic recording architecture known as Optically Assisted Winchester (OAW™) technology. The technology helps in information-centric computing.

Archive Corp.

Acquisition in 1996
Archive Corporation manufactures and markets tape drives for computers.

Connor Peripherals

Acquisition in 1995
Conner Peripherals is an American hardware company founded in 1985 by Finis Conner, specializing in the development and manufacturing of hard drives for personal computers. The company gained significant recognition in the industry by achieving $1.337 billion in sales within its first four years, marking it as the fastest growing manufacturing start-up in U.S. history. Conner Peripherals was a pioneer in the hard drive market, being one of the first to produce IDE specification audio/visual drives, such as the 420 megabyte AV model in the mid-1990s, and the first to create drives featuring a native 1394 Firewire interface. In addition to hard disk drives, the company also designs and markets various information solutions products and integrated systems for diverse computer storage applications.

NetLabs

Acquisition in 1995
NetLabs is a software company that addresses the management of SNMP and CMOT devices. The company was founded in Los Angeles, California by Unni Warrier, Anne Lam, Jon Biggar, and Dan Ketcham.
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