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Cobalt Iron

Lawrence, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation

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Cobalt Iron offers Compass, a SaaS platform for enterprise data backup that vaults backup data, protects it against ransomware and cyber threats, and uses analytics and automation to handle most backup operational and management tasks. It targets organizations needing secure, scalable backup and rapid restore, scaling beyond 500+ petabytes.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureSaaS

Founders & leadership

Cobalt Iron was founded in 2013 by Richard R. Spurlock.

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Richard R. SpurlockinCEO and Founder
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Mark WardinChief Operating Officer2015–2019He has held enterprise sales and marketing leadership roles for large-scale data solutions, including federal government and indirect channel experience, with past TS/SCI clearance.

Board

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Michael SandersBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2016

▶$1.5MraisedJul 2016 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Richard R. SpurlockExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Michael SandersDirector
  • Mark WardExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Jun 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Komprise130 shared keywordsKomprise provides analytics-driven unstructured data management and mobility software that helps enterprises analyze, tier, and move file and object data across storage systems and the cloud, including curating data for AI. It offers intelligent data management with data workflows and elastic data migration for enterprise IT teams.
Wasabi, Inc.99 shared keywordsWasabi provides low-cost cloud object storage for businesses storing data such as backups, medical images, surveillance footage, financial records, and multimedia. Its Hot Cloud Storage service operates across data centers in the US, Europe, and Asia.
Congruity36084 shared keywordsCongruity360 provides unstructured data management and governance software for enterprises managing large, dispersed datasets across multiple storage systems. The platform enables data classification, quality improvement, cost optimization, and migration at petabyte scale across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
Studysmarter75 shared keywordsStudySmarter provides an intelligent note-taking application that helps students organize and create study materials from documents and expert-authored content. The platform enables students to highlight, format, and share notes while offering offline access and collaboration features.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Cobalt Iron do?
Cobalt Iron offers Compass, a SaaS platform for enterprise data backup that vaults backup data, protects it against ransomware and cyber threats, and uses analytics and automation to handle most backup operational and management tasks. It targets organizations needing secure, scalable backup and rapid restore, scaling beyond 500+ petabytes.
Who founded Cobalt Iron?
Cobalt Iron was founded by Richard R. Spurlock in 2013.
How much funding has Cobalt Iron raised?
Cobalt Iron has disclosed $1.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Cobalt Iron headquartered?
Cobalt Iron is headquartered in Lawrence, US.