Hydra Host
Miami, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 15 known investors
Hydra develops Brokkr, an operating system that enables independent data centers to operate AI Factories by providing shared infrastructure, customer access, and monetization tools on a unified network. The platform allows GPU infrastructure operators to compete with hyperscalers on price and flexibility while maintaining facility ownership and control.
Founders & leadership
Hydra Host was founded in 2021 by Aaron Ginn.
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Aaron Ginnin𝕏CEO & Co-FounderGinn co-founded the Foundation for American Innovation in 2013, serving as its president until 2021 and continuing on its board of directors, and is president of Fabius Labs. He previously worked as a growth product manager at Everlane and as an IT advisor to the City of Foster City, and has mentored at Techstars since 2017.
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Garrett JohnsoninNamed on SEC filing
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Ariel DeschapellinNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Steve JangBoard director
Investors · 15
Accelerator VenturesMiami · $2M
Comcast VenturesNew York · $2M – $15M
Graph VenturesNew York · $5K – $5M
Kindred VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $2M
LaunchBay CapitalLondon
Loup VenturesMinneapolis
PROOFArlington
Sterling RoadSan Francisco · $50K – $150K
Wakestream VenturesGrand Rapids · $150K – $500K
10x FoundersreportedMünchen · $270K – $2.7M
Flume VenturesreportedIncline Village
Founders FundreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
MagnetarreportedEvanston
NVIDIAreportedSanta Clara
Saga VenturesreportedAustin
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$88.5M disclosed across 8 rounds · 2021–2026
▶$35MofferedAug 2026 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$35MofferedAug 2026 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Aaron GinnExecutive Officer, Director
- Garrett JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Steve JangDirector
- Ariel DeschapellExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $35M
- Minimum investment
- $7
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$70MraisedMar 2026 · 49 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$70MraisedMar 2026 · 49 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Garrett JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Aaron GinnExecutive Officer, Director
- Steve JangDirector
- Ariel DeschapellExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $142M
- Amount sold
- $70M
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- First sale
- Mar 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.8MraisedOct 2025 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.8MraisedOct 2025 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Garrett JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Aaron GinnExecutive Officer, Director
- Amount sold
- $3.8M
- Minimum investment
- $1K
- First sale
- Oct 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1raisedAug 2025 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1raisedAug 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Aaron GinnExecutive Officer, Director
- Garrett JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $26.1K
- Amount sold
- $1
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Aug 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4MraisedSep 2024 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4MraisedSep 2024 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Garrett JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Aaron GinnExecutive Officer, Director
- Amount sold
- $4M
- Minimum investment
- $1K
- First sale
- Sep 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$450KraisedApr 2022 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$450KraisedApr 2022 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Garrett JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Aaron GinnExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $450K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $150K
- First sale
- Apr 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$9.7MraisedMar 2022 · 42 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$9.7MraisedMar 2022 · 42 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Aaron GinnExecutive Officer, Director
- Garrett JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $9.7M
- Minimum investment
- $5K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $300K
- First sale
- Mar 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$99raisedAug 2021 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$99raisedAug 2021 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Garrett JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Aaron GinnExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $99
- Amount sold
- $99
- Minimum investment
- $49
- First sale
- Aug 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hydra Host do?
- Hydra develops Brokkr, an operating system that enables independent data centers to operate AI Factories by providing shared infrastructure, customer access, and monetization tools on a unified network. The platform allows GPU infrastructure operators to compete with hyperscalers on price and flexibility while maintaining facility ownership and control.
- Who founded Hydra Host?
- Hydra Host was founded by Aaron Ginn in 2021.
- Who are Hydra Host's investors?
- Hydra Host's investors include Accelerator Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Graph Ventures, Kindred Ventures, LaunchBay Capital, Loup Ventures, PROOF, Sterling Road and 7 more.
- How much funding has Hydra Host raised?
- Hydra Host has disclosed $88.5M raised across 8 rounds.
- Where is Hydra Host headquartered?
- Hydra Host is headquartered in Miami, US.