AppScale Systems
Santa Barbara, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation
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AppScale provides AWS API-compatible software that lets organizations run AWS workloads' core APIs in their own data centers or private environments at reduced cost. It targets enterprises seeking hybrid cloud setups, data residency control, air-gapped environments, and avoidance of vendor lock-in.
Founders & leadership
AppScale Systems was founded in 2012 by Woody Rollins.

Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1M disclosed across 1 round · 2013
▶$1MraisedMar 2015 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Edward C. Rollins, IIExecutive Officer, Director
- Navraj ChohanDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Sep 2013
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2015 | $750K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2014 | $150K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does AppScale Systems do?
- AppScale provides AWS API-compatible software that lets organizations run AWS workloads' core APIs in their own data centers or private environments at reduced cost. It targets enterprises seeking hybrid cloud setups, data residency control, air-gapped environments, and avoidance of vendor lock-in.
- Who founded AppScale Systems?
- AppScale Systems was founded by Woody Rollins in 2012.
- How much funding has AppScale Systems raised?
- AppScale Systems has disclosed $1M raised across 1 round.
- Where is AppScale Systems headquartered?
- AppScale Systems is headquartered in Santa Barbara, US.




