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Panasas
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Panasas

Panasas

Private Equity

Panasas: Expert in network-attached storage solutions for technical computing.

HQ
Sunnyvale, CA, US
Founded
1999
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Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Panasas is a private data storage company specializing in network-attached storage (NAS) solutions for technical computing environments. The company's core mission is to provide high-performance, reliable, and scalable storage solutions tailored for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Panasas offers products such as PanFS on ActiveStor Ultra and the VDURA Data Platform, which are designed to deliver unmatched reliability, speed, and cost efficiency for large-scale data management.

Key people affiliated with Panasas include CEO Ken Claffey. The company has received seed funding from Mohr Davidow Ventures. Notable achievements include the development of their flagship products, which have significantly impacted the HPC and AI data storage markets by offering innovative solutions that meet the demanding requirements of these fields. Panasas continues to influence the industry by pushing the boundaries of data storage technology, ensuring that organizations can manage their data with greater efficiency and reliability.

Panasas - Quick Facts

When was Panasas founded?

Panasas was founded in 1999.

Where is Panasas' headquarters located?

Panasas' headquarters is located in Sunnyvale, CA, US.

How much has Panasas raised to-date?

As of Feb 27, 2019, Panasas has raised a total of $155.1M (USD).

How many employees does Panasas have?

Panasas has 114 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Panasas - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Private
Technology
  • AI
  • Data
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Subscription
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Attached
  • Data
  • Hpc
  • Network
  • Storage
Tags
  • Cloud
  • DataOps
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334112Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3572Computer Storage Devices
  • 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
  • 3570Computer And Office Equipment
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NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 7300Business Services
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
  • 7372Prepackaged Software