Drifting In Space
New York, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors
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Modal provides a Python-based platform for defining and running cloud workloads in code, with composable primitives that specify logic and hardware together. It targets AI and ML teams needing fast autoscaling, instant-booting containers, GPU access across clouds, and integrated logging and observability for production applications.
Founders & leadership
Drifting In Space was founded in 2022 by Taylor Baldwin and Paul Butler.


Investors · 4
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2022
▶$2.6MraisedApr 2022 · 27 investors · Computers
- Taylor BaldwinExecutive Officer, Director
- Paul ButlerExecutive Officer, Director
- Amount sold
- $2.6M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Mar 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 4a5
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Drifting In Space went on to found or lead other companies.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Drifting In Space do?
- Modal provides a Python-based platform for defining and running cloud workloads in code, with composable primitives that specify logic and hardware together. It targets AI and ML teams needing fast autoscaling, instant-booting containers, GPU access across clouds, and integrated logging and observability for production applications.
- Who founded Drifting In Space?
- Drifting In Space was founded by Taylor Baldwin, Paul Butler in 2022.
- Who are Drifting In Space's investors?
- Drifting In Space's investors include Garage Capital, Soma Capital, Wayfinder Ventures, DCVC (Data Collective).
- How much funding has Drifting In Space raised?
- Drifting In Space has disclosed $2.6M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Drifting In Space headquartered?
- Drifting In Space is headquartered in New York, US.



