Menlo Ventures

Menlo Ventures, established in 1976, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in multi-stage investments in consumer, enterprise, and life sciences technology companies. With over $5 billion under management, the firm has a proven track record of identifying innovative markets and backing successful companies. Its portfolio spans over 70 public companies and more than 100 mergers and acquisitions. Menlo Ventures invests across various sectors, including marketplaces (Uber, Poshmark), consumer services (Tumblr, Betterment), SaaS (Carta, Everlaw), fintech (Betterment, Chime), cybersecurity (BitSight, Dedrone), and life sciences technology (Synthego, Recursion Pharmaceuticals). The firm currently manages Menlo Ventures XV, a $500 million early-stage fund, and the $500 million Inflection Fund for early-growth investments. Menlo Ventures actively supports its portfolio companies at any stage, typically investing up to $20 million in its main fund and up to $30 million in later-stage opportunities.

Aunkur Arya

Venture Partner

Sam Borja

Investor

Shawn Carolan

Partner

Debarghya Das

Principal

Deedy Das

Principal

Venkataraman Ganesan

Partner

Venky Ganesan

Partner and Managing Director

Houman Haghighi

Partner, Business and Corporate Development

Feyza Haskaraman

Principal

Johnny Hu

Principal

Kirsten Mello

CFO

Joff Redfern

Venture Partner

Greg Rudin JD

Partner and General Manager

Rama Sekhar

Partner

Mark Siegel

Partner

Steve Sloane

Partner

Tyler Sosin

Partner

Manoj Soundararajan

Investor

Andreas Vandris

Principal

Derek Xiao

Investor

C.C. Gong

Principal

Past deals in Storage Services

Neon

Venture Round in 2024
Neon is a cloud-native, fully managed Postgres as a service. By separating storage from computing, Neon offers autoscaling, branching, and bottomless storage to give developers a simple, reliable, and powerful experience. Neon aims to provide a highly performant and cost-effective database infrastructure by leveraging cloud-native technologies and innovative architectural features.

Neon

Series B in 2023
Neon is a cloud-native, fully managed Postgres as a service. By separating storage from computing, Neon offers autoscaling, branching, and bottomless storage to give developers a simple, reliable, and powerful experience. Neon aims to provide a highly performant and cost-effective database infrastructure by leveraging cloud-native technologies and innovative architectural features.

Scality

Series E in 2018
Scality, Inc. is a leading provider of software-defined storage solutions, specializing in active archives, content distribution, and cloud services. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company developed RING, a scalable software-based storage system capable of managing petabytes of data. RING supports high-performance, parallel processing, and integrates seamlessly with various applications through standard storage protocols such as NFS and S3. This innovative storage architecture delivers billions of files to hundreds of millions of users daily, ensuring 100% availability and reducing operational costs. Scality serves a diverse range of clients, including major media and telecommunications companies, as well as leading firms across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. The company is recognized for its ability to help enterprises and service providers effectively address the challenges of large-scale data storage.

Avere Systems

Series E in 2017
Avere Systems, Inc. is a provider of cloud file storage infrastructure based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in innovative storage solutions that allow enterprises to manage data more efficiently and economically. Avere's product offerings include Virtual FXT Edge filers, which serve as network-attached storage in the cloud, and CloudFusion, a cloud-based file system that streamlines storage management. The company also offers FXT Edge Filers for NAS optimization, as well as software solutions like FlashMove for data migration and FlashMirror for data protection. Avere's cloud enablement solutions facilitate various storage needs, including private object storage and NAS integration. Its client base spans multiple industries, including government, finance, media, entertainment, life sciences, and oil and gas. Avere Systems operates globally and has been a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure since 2018.

Nexenta Systems

Series G in 2016
Nexenta Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of software-defined storage solutions, specializing in open-source-driven technology. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products designed to optimize storage infrastructure for enterprise applications. Its flagship platform, NexentaStor, delivers both file and block storage services, while NexentaCloud enhances virtual desktop infrastructure deployments. The NexentaEdge object storage platform allows users to access data without needing to know its physical location. Additionally, NexentaFusion provides analytics and orchestration software for managing complex compute systems and data stores. Nexenta's solutions are designed to support various applications, clouds, and hardware platforms, enabling organizations to avoid vendor lock-in and adopt flexible, scalable storage strategies. The company has established strategic partnerships with numerous technology leaders and serves a diverse global customer base. As of May 2019, Nexenta operates as a subsidiary of DataDirect Networks, Inc.

Scality

Series D in 2015
Scality, Inc. is a leading provider of software-defined storage solutions, specializing in active archives, content distribution, and cloud services. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company developed RING, a scalable software-based storage system capable of managing petabytes of data. RING supports high-performance, parallel processing, and integrates seamlessly with various applications through standard storage protocols such as NFS and S3. This innovative storage architecture delivers billions of files to hundreds of millions of users daily, ensuring 100% availability and reducing operational costs. Scality serves a diverse range of clients, including major media and telecommunications companies, as well as leading firms across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. The company is recognized for its ability to help enterprises and service providers effectively address the challenges of large-scale data storage.

Tintri

Series F in 2015
Tintri Inc is an American information technology company specializing in enterprise cloud solutions. The company offers an all-flash architecture that simplifies the management of both enterprise and cloud-native applications, providing organizations with a platform that integrates public cloud capabilities within their private data centers. Tintri's enterprise cloud platform combines cloud management software, web services, and various all-flash storage systems to ensure optimal application performance. Utilizing Open APIs, it enables organizations to automate routine IT tasks, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and anticipate scaling needs effectively. This comprehensive solution is trusted by notable clients, including leading cloud service providers and major enterprises such as Comcast, Chevron, NASA, Toyota, and United Healthcare, demonstrating its robust capabilities in modern data center management.

PernixData

Series C in 2014
PernixData is a technology company based in San Jose, California, focused on transforming storage design and operations in virtual data centers. Its primary product, PernixData FVP software, virtualizes server-side flash and RAM, allowing for enhanced storage performance that operates independently of storage capacity. This innovative approach requires no modifications to virtual machines, servers, or primary storage, ensuring optimal performance for all virtualized applications in a seamless, scalable, and cost-effective manner. Founded by industry experts Poojan Kumar and Satyam Vaghani, PernixData has garnered support from prominent venture capital firms and leaders in enterprise software.

Avere Systems

Series D in 2014
Avere Systems, Inc. is a provider of cloud file storage infrastructure based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in innovative storage solutions that allow enterprises to manage data more efficiently and economically. Avere's product offerings include Virtual FXT Edge filers, which serve as network-attached storage in the cloud, and CloudFusion, a cloud-based file system that streamlines storage management. The company also offers FXT Edge Filers for NAS optimization, as well as software solutions like FlashMove for data migration and FlashMirror for data protection. Avere's cloud enablement solutions facilitate various storage needs, including private object storage and NAS integration. Its client base spans multiple industries, including government, finance, media, entertainment, life sciences, and oil and gas. Avere Systems operates globally and has been a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure since 2018.

Tintri

Series E in 2014
Tintri Inc is an American information technology company specializing in enterprise cloud solutions. The company offers an all-flash architecture that simplifies the management of both enterprise and cloud-native applications, providing organizations with a platform that integrates public cloud capabilities within their private data centers. Tintri's enterprise cloud platform combines cloud management software, web services, and various all-flash storage systems to ensure optimal application performance. Utilizing Open APIs, it enables organizations to automate routine IT tasks, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and anticipate scaling needs effectively. This comprehensive solution is trusted by notable clients, including leading cloud service providers and major enterprises such as Comcast, Chevron, NASA, Toyota, and United Healthcare, demonstrating its robust capabilities in modern data center management.

Coraid

Series C in 2013
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.

Sepaton

Venture Round in 2013
Sepaton, Inc. is a provider of enterprise data protection solutions, specializing in hardware and software products designed for departmental backups, deduplication, and electronic remote replication. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company also offers technical consulting and support services, including remote monitoring and replacement parts programs. Its innovative ContentAware architecture enables virtual tape libraries to achieve high backup and restore performance, linear scalability, and advanced system automation. Additionally, Sepaton conducts assessments of backup processes using key metrics such as data risk and cost of ownership, providing recommendations for policy updates. The company serves various industries, including federal government, financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications, offering solutions for backup performance, disaster recovery, and compliance. Formerly known as SANgate Systems, Inc., Sepaton has expanded its presence with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Scality

Series C in 2013
Scality, Inc. is a leading provider of software-defined storage solutions, specializing in active archives, content distribution, and cloud services. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company developed RING, a scalable software-based storage system capable of managing petabytes of data. RING supports high-performance, parallel processing, and integrates seamlessly with various applications through standard storage protocols such as NFS and S3. This innovative storage architecture delivers billions of files to hundreds of millions of users daily, ensuring 100% availability and reducing operational costs. Scality serves a diverse range of clients, including major media and telecommunications companies, as well as leading firms across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. The company is recognized for its ability to help enterprises and service providers effectively address the challenges of large-scale data storage.

Nexenta Systems

Series D in 2013
Nexenta Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of software-defined storage solutions, specializing in open-source-driven technology. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products designed to optimize storage infrastructure for enterprise applications. Its flagship platform, NexentaStor, delivers both file and block storage services, while NexentaCloud enhances virtual desktop infrastructure deployments. The NexentaEdge object storage platform allows users to access data without needing to know its physical location. Additionally, NexentaFusion provides analytics and orchestration software for managing complex compute systems and data stores. Nexenta's solutions are designed to support various applications, clouds, and hardware platforms, enabling organizations to avoid vendor lock-in and adopt flexible, scalable storage strategies. The company has established strategic partnerships with numerous technology leaders and serves a diverse global customer base. As of May 2019, Nexenta operates as a subsidiary of DataDirect Networks, Inc.

Tintri

Series D in 2012
Tintri Inc is an American information technology company specializing in enterprise cloud solutions. The company offers an all-flash architecture that simplifies the management of both enterprise and cloud-native applications, providing organizations with a platform that integrates public cloud capabilities within their private data centers. Tintri's enterprise cloud platform combines cloud management software, web services, and various all-flash storage systems to ensure optimal application performance. Utilizing Open APIs, it enables organizations to automate routine IT tasks, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and anticipate scaling needs effectively. This comprehensive solution is trusted by notable clients, including leading cloud service providers and major enterprises such as Comcast, Chevron, NASA, Toyota, and United Healthcare, demonstrating its robust capabilities in modern data center management.

Avere Systems

Series C in 2012
Avere Systems, Inc. is a provider of cloud file storage infrastructure based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in innovative storage solutions that allow enterprises to manage data more efficiently and economically. Avere's product offerings include Virtual FXT Edge filers, which serve as network-attached storage in the cloud, and CloudFusion, a cloud-based file system that streamlines storage management. The company also offers FXT Edge Filers for NAS optimization, as well as software solutions like FlashMove for data migration and FlashMirror for data protection. Avere's cloud enablement solutions facilitate various storage needs, including private object storage and NAS integration. Its client base spans multiple industries, including government, finance, media, entertainment, life sciences, and oil and gas. Avere Systems operates globally and has been a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure since 2018.

Nexenta Systems

Series C in 2012
Nexenta Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of software-defined storage solutions, specializing in open-source-driven technology. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products designed to optimize storage infrastructure for enterprise applications. Its flagship platform, NexentaStor, delivers both file and block storage services, while NexentaCloud enhances virtual desktop infrastructure deployments. The NexentaEdge object storage platform allows users to access data without needing to know its physical location. Additionally, NexentaFusion provides analytics and orchestration software for managing complex compute systems and data stores. Nexenta's solutions are designed to support various applications, clouds, and hardware platforms, enabling organizations to avoid vendor lock-in and adopt flexible, scalable storage strategies. The company has established strategic partnerships with numerous technology leaders and serves a diverse global customer base. As of May 2019, Nexenta operates as a subsidiary of DataDirect Networks, Inc.

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.

Coraid

Series B in 2010
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.

Avere Systems

Series B in 2010
Avere Systems, Inc. is a provider of cloud file storage infrastructure based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in innovative storage solutions that allow enterprises to manage data more efficiently and economically. Avere's product offerings include Virtual FXT Edge filers, which serve as network-attached storage in the cloud, and CloudFusion, a cloud-based file system that streamlines storage management. The company also offers FXT Edge Filers for NAS optimization, as well as software solutions like FlashMove for data migration and FlashMirror for data protection. Avere's cloud enablement solutions facilitate various storage needs, including private object storage and NAS integration. Its client base spans multiple industries, including government, finance, media, entertainment, life sciences, and oil and gas. Avere Systems operates globally and has been a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure since 2018.

Pliant Technology

Venture Round in 2010
Pliant Technology specializes in developing advanced solid state drive storage devices tailored for the enterprise computing market, particularly through its innovative Enterprise Flash Drives (EFDs). These drives are engineered to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise information systems, enhancing performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership for data center storage. Pliant's EFDs cater to data-intensive applications across various sectors, including finance, e-commerce, and video on demand. By significantly outperforming traditional hard drives and consumer solid state storage devices, Pliant's solutions allow enterprise data centers to achieve greater operational efficiency with reduced costs, energy consumption, and physical space requirements. The company's technology, grounded in a proprietary ASIC design and advanced software architecture, redefines the storage paradigm while supporting environmental sustainability goals. Founded by a team of industry veterans from prominent companies, Pliant Technology leverages extensive expertise to drive innovation in the data storage landscape.

Avere Systems

Series A in 2009
Avere Systems, Inc. is a provider of cloud file storage infrastructure based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in innovative storage solutions that allow enterprises to manage data more efficiently and economically. Avere's product offerings include Virtual FXT Edge filers, which serve as network-attached storage in the cloud, and CloudFusion, a cloud-based file system that streamlines storage management. The company also offers FXT Edge Filers for NAS optimization, as well as software solutions like FlashMove for data migration and FlashMirror for data protection. Avere's cloud enablement solutions facilitate various storage needs, including private object storage and NAS integration. Its client base spans multiple industries, including government, finance, media, entertainment, life sciences, and oil and gas. Avere Systems operates globally and has been a subsidiary of Microsoft Azure since 2018.

Kazeon

Series F in 2009
Kazeon Systems, Inc. is a provider of electronic discovery solutions based in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2003, the company offers a range of services including litigation support, information security, governance, and risk and compliance solutions. It also provides support and educational services for remote devices across various network types. Kazeon's Information Center assists clients in transforming their data centers into information centers, while its Information Server software automates the eDiscovery process, covering functions from identification and collection to analysis and review. Additionally, the company offers storage optimization solutions, including data consolidation, migration, archival, and backup search. As of 2009, Kazeon operates as a subsidiary of EMC Corporation.

Sepaton

Series F in 2009
Sepaton, Inc. is a provider of enterprise data protection solutions, specializing in hardware and software products designed for departmental backups, deduplication, and electronic remote replication. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company also offers technical consulting and support services, including remote monitoring and replacement parts programs. Its innovative ContentAware architecture enables virtual tape libraries to achieve high backup and restore performance, linear scalability, and advanced system automation. Additionally, Sepaton conducts assessments of backup processes using key metrics such as data risk and cost of ownership, providing recommendations for policy updates. The company serves various industries, including federal government, financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications, offering solutions for backup performance, disaster recovery, and compliance. Formerly known as SANgate Systems, Inc., Sepaton has expanded its presence with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Pliant Technology

Series C in 2009
Pliant Technology specializes in developing advanced solid state drive storage devices tailored for the enterprise computing market, particularly through its innovative Enterprise Flash Drives (EFDs). These drives are engineered to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise information systems, enhancing performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and total cost of ownership for data center storage. Pliant's EFDs cater to data-intensive applications across various sectors, including finance, e-commerce, and video on demand. By significantly outperforming traditional hard drives and consumer solid state storage devices, Pliant's solutions allow enterprise data centers to achieve greater operational efficiency with reduced costs, energy consumption, and physical space requirements. The company's technology, grounded in a proprietary ASIC design and advanced software architecture, redefines the storage paradigm while supporting environmental sustainability goals. Founded by a team of industry veterans from prominent companies, Pliant Technology leverages extensive expertise to drive innovation in the data storage landscape.

Parascale

Series A in 2008
Parascale is a developer of cloud storage software that consolidates disk storage across multiple standard Linux servers, creating a highly scalable storage cloud. This innovative solution supports standard file-access protocols such as NFS, HTTP, and FTP, enabling users to access vast storage capacities with parallel throughput. Parascale's deployments can begin with several terabytes and seamlessly scale to several petabytes within a single namespace, allowing for configurable redundancy as specified by the administrator. The system is designed for efficient management, enabling a single administrator to oversee hundreds of servers while automatically balancing load and capacity across nodes. In addition to its core cloud storage offerings, Parascale also provides solutions for video-on-demand, document archiving, online backup, and video surveillance.

Sepaton

Series E in 2007
Sepaton, Inc. is a provider of enterprise data protection solutions, specializing in hardware and software products designed for departmental backups, deduplication, and electronic remote replication. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company also offers technical consulting and support services, including remote monitoring and replacement parts programs. Its innovative ContentAware architecture enables virtual tape libraries to achieve high backup and restore performance, linear scalability, and advanced system automation. Additionally, Sepaton conducts assessments of backup processes using key metrics such as data risk and cost of ownership, providing recommendations for policy updates. The company serves various industries, including federal government, financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications, offering solutions for backup performance, disaster recovery, and compliance. Formerly known as SANgate Systems, Inc., Sepaton has expanded its presence with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Kazeon

Series C in 2006
Kazeon Systems, Inc. is a provider of electronic discovery solutions based in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2003, the company offers a range of services including litigation support, information security, governance, and risk and compliance solutions. It also provides support and educational services for remote devices across various network types. Kazeon's Information Center assists clients in transforming their data centers into information centers, while its Information Server software automates the eDiscovery process, covering functions from identification and collection to analysis and review. Additionally, the company offers storage optimization solutions, including data consolidation, migration, archival, and backup search. As of 2009, Kazeon operates as a subsidiary of EMC Corporation.

Sepaton

Series D in 2004
Sepaton, Inc. is a provider of enterprise data protection solutions, specializing in hardware and software products designed for departmental backups, deduplication, and electronic remote replication. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company also offers technical consulting and support services, including remote monitoring and replacement parts programs. Its innovative ContentAware architecture enables virtual tape libraries to achieve high backup and restore performance, linear scalability, and advanced system automation. Additionally, Sepaton conducts assessments of backup processes using key metrics such as data risk and cost of ownership, providing recommendations for policy updates. The company serves various industries, including federal government, financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications, offering solutions for backup performance, disaster recovery, and compliance. Formerly known as SANgate Systems, Inc., Sepaton has expanded its presence with additional offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

3Par

Series D in 2004
3PAR Inc. is a global provider of utility storage systems designed for mid-sized to large enterprises, financial services firms, cloud computing service providers, consumer-oriented Internet/Web 2.0 companies, and government entities. The company specializes in creating infrastructures that facilitate the delivery of cloud-based services, tailored to meet the demands of both internal operations and external service providers. Its enterprise-class storage systems are characterized by a clustered design that supports comprehensive multi-tenancy and incorporates features such as self-configuration, self-optimization, self-monitoring, self-healing, and scalability. 3PAR's solutions include an integrated hardware platform alongside an operating system and a suite of software applications, positioning the company as a key player in the data storage and information management sector.

Maranti Networks

Series C in 2004
Maranti Networks is focused on the development of storage infrastructure solutions and offers CoreSTOR system, a network storage controller. Maranti Networks was acquired by EMC in August 2005. Maranti Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in San Jose, California.

Maranti Networks

Series B in 2001
Maranti Networks is focused on the development of storage infrastructure solutions and offers CoreSTOR system, a network storage controller. Maranti Networks was acquired by EMC in August 2005. Maranti Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in San Jose, California.
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