Datto
acquired by KaseyaMiami, US · Founded 2013 · 599 employees on LinkedIn · 17 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.
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Austin McChordin𝕏FounderAustin 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.
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Michael FassinExecutiveMichael 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
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Stephen HerrodBoard director
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Holt McChordBoard director
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Paul SaganBoard director
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Ian McChordBoard director
Investors · 17
Golub GrowthChicago
M33 GrowthBoston
Connecticut InnovationsreportedNew Haven · $500K – $2M
futurepresentreported
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General Catalystreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $30M
Glynn Capital ManagementreportedMenlo Park
Insight Partnersreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $120M – $350M
Sixth StreetreportedSan Francisco · $50M – $2.5B
TemasekreportedSingapore
Toba CapitalreportedIrvine · $1M – $10M
Top Down VenturesreportedVancouver
TPGreportedSan Francisco
Vista Equity PartnersreportedNew York
Also in the syndicate · 4
Base10BenchstrengthOutsiders FundVine Ventures
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$70M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2014–2026
- $70MSeries BMar 2026 · 3 sources
General Catalyst (lead), Base10, Benchstrength, Connecticut Innovations, futurepresent, Glynn Capital Management, Outsiders Fund, Top Down Ventures, Vine Ventures
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▶Undisclosed amountofferedDec 2014 · 19 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 9
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Acquisitions · 1
Early investors' stakes continue via these dealsInfocyte
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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 Golub Growth, M33 Growth, Connecticut Innovations, futurepresent, General Catalyst, Glynn Capital Management, Insight Partners, Sixth Street and 5 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.