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Datto

acquired by Kaseya

Miami, US · Founded 2013 · 599 employees on LinkedIn · 18 known investors

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Datto provides cloud-based security and software solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) serving small and medium businesses, including unified continuity, networking, endpoint management, and business management capabilities. The company's integrated platform helps MSPs protect their customers against cyber threats, downtime, and data loss across servers, virtual machines, and cloud applications.

Founders & leadership

Datto was founded in 2013 by Austin McChord.

AMAustin McChord
Austin McChordFounderAustin McChord founded Datto as a student and served as CEO, building the company into a cloud-based software provider for managed service providers before its sale to Vista Equity Partners in 2017 and subsequent acquisition by Kaseya in 2022. He is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology and currently serves as a Venture Partner at General Catalyst.
MFMichael Fass
Michael FassExecutiveMichael Fass served as continuous executive leadership throughout Datto's growth from a 100-person technology startup to a publicly traded company, and later co-founded Slide to develop backup solutions for managed service providers.

Board

SH
Stephen HerrodBoard director
HM
Holt McChordBoard director
PS
Paul SaganBoard director
IM
Ian McChordBoard director

Investors · 18

TemasekreportedSingapore

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TPGreportedSan Francisco

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Base10Outsiders FundVine Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$70M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2014–2026

▶Undisclosed amountofferedDec 2014 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Austin McChordExecutive Officer, Director
  • Stephen HerrodDirector
  • Ian McChordDirector
  • Holt McChordDirector
  • Michael FassExecutive Officer
  • Paul SaganDirector
First sale
Dec 2014
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.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Datto went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Datto do?
Datto provides cloud-based security and software solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) serving small and medium businesses, including unified continuity, networking, endpoint management, and business management capabilities. The company's integrated platform helps MSPs protect their customers against cyber threats, downtime, and data loss across servers, virtual machines, and cloud applications.
Who founded Datto?
Datto was founded by Austin McChord in 2013.
Who are Datto's investors?
Datto's investors include General Catalyst, Golub Growth, M33 Growth, Vista Equity Partners, Benchstrength Partners, Connecticut Innovations, futurepresent, Glynn Capital Management and 7 more.
How much funding has Datto raised?
Datto has disclosed $70M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Who acquired Datto?
Datto was acquired by Kaseya.
Where is Datto headquartered?
Datto is headquartered in Miami, US.