Who are Exostar's investors?

Exostar's investors include Arlington Capital Partners.

How much funding has Exostar raised?

Exostar has disclosed $15M raised across 1 round.

Where is Exostar headquartered?

Exostar is headquartered in Herndon.

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Exostar provides secure collaboration, identity, access, and compliance solutions for enterprises managing complex supplier, contractor, and partner ecosystems. The platform is designed for regulated industries where data protection, partner visibility, and compliance requirements are mission-critical.

Cloud Computing Cybersecurity Defense Tech Enterprise Software SaaS

Founders & leadership

Doug Russell Vice President, Business Solutions2017–2018He has held executive-level roles in manufacturing and IT services within the aerospace and defense industry, with experience in operations, management, contracts, and finance, and a background in Department of Defense and military aerospace contracting.

Kenneth H. Marks Jr.Officer of each of Exostar Corp and Exostar LLC

Daniel Pfeifle VP Global Sales & Marketing2007–2017He brings over 25 years of commercial leadership experience in cybersecurity, identity/access management, and regulated industries including life sciences and aerospace & defense, with a track record of building and scaling sales, marketing, and customer success functions across PE- and VC-backed companies.

Patrick KannanChief Financial Officer2016–2022

Board

Paul PasquierDirector of Exostar Corp

Katherine J. KerchnerDirector of Exostar Corp

Joe VolpeDirector of Exostar Corp

Michael ElliottDirector of Exostar Corp

David WilkinsDirector of Exostar Corp

Steve MillwardDirector of Exostar Corp

Michael MontelongoDirector of Exostar Corp

Paul G KaminskiDirector o Exostar Corp

Investors · 1

Arlington Capital Partnerslisted by Arlington Capital PartnersBethesda

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$15M disclosed across 1 round · 2014

▶$15MraisedOct 2015 · 1 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Paul PasquierDirector
Katherine J. KerchnerDirector
Michael MontelongoDirector
Doug RussellExecutive Officer
Joe VolpeDirector
Paul G KaminskiDirector
Kenneth H. Marks Jr.Executive Officer
Michael ElliottDirector
David WilkinsDirector
Daniel PfeifleExecutive Officer
Steve MillwardDirector
Patrick KannanExecutive Officer
Vijay TakantiExecutive Officer
Richard AddiExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $15M
Amount sold: $15M
Minimum investment: $5M
First sale: Oct 2014
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
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 Exostar went on to found or lead other companies.

Jeff NigrinyVP & CSOFounded Certipath Dan BeachSenior Software EngineerFounded Robot Morning

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Frequently asked questions

What does Exostar do?: Exostar provides secure collaboration, identity, access, and compliance solutions for enterprises managing complex supplier, contractor, and partner ecosystems. The platform is designed for regulated industries where data protection, partner visibility, and compliance requirements are mission-critical.
Who are Exostar's investors?: Exostar's investors include Arlington Capital Partners.
How much funding has Exostar raised?: Exostar has disclosed $15M raised across 1 round.
Where is Exostar headquartered?: Exostar is headquartered in Herndon.