Pax8 was founded by John W. Street in 2011.

Who are Pax8's investors?

Pax8's investors include Avenir Growth Capital, Catalyst Investors, FirstMile Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund, Blue Cloud Ventures, Sageview Capital, SoftBank Group.

How much funding has Pax8 raised?

Pax8 has disclosed $417.2M raised across 19 rounds.

Where is Pax8 headquartered?

Pax8 is headquartered in Boulder, US.

Pax8

Boulder, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 1,872 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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Pax8 is a cloud software marketplace that connects small business partners with technology solutions and enables them to scale their operations. The platform uses AI-driven tools to help small business resellers compete and grow in the cloud marketplace space.

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Founders & leadership

Pax8 was founded in 2011 by John W. Street.

John W. Street inFounder · ChairmanJohn Street founded Pax8 in 2012, a cloud software marketplace serving technology resellers and small businesses. He served as CEO until May 2024 and currently serves as Chairman of the Board.

Scott Chasin inChief Executive OfficerScott Chasin founded and sold multiple technology companies including ProtectWise (acquired by Verizon), MX Logic (acquired by McAfee), USA.NET (acquired by BAE Systems), and Bugtraq (acquired by Symantec). He is now an executive officer and director at Pax8, a cloud software marketplace for small business technology resellers.

Craig Foster inChief Financial OfficerCraig Foster is an executive officer at Pax8, a cloud software marketplace that enables small business resellers to access technology solutions and scale their operations through AI-driven tools.

Michael Lipfield inCVP of Financial Operations.2022–2025He previously held CFO and administrative roles at early-stage companies, led two acquisitions by public companies, and spent seven years in Big Four accounting.

W. Brad Fugitt inChief Information Security Officer2018–2023W. Brad Fugitt serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Pax8, overseeing security, privacy, risk, audit, and compliance. He brings expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, and telecommunications, with prior experience including 15 years at the White House Communications Agency and roles in IT consulting and program management.

Klaus Dimmler inChief Science OfficerKlaus Dimmler holds a MSEE from Cornell University and has spent his career in semiconductor technology and wireless communications, working at companies including AT&T Bell Laboratories, Motorola, and Lattice Semiconductor before co-founding Internet Express, USA.NET, and Pax8, a cloud software marketplace.

Board

David WalshBoard director

Bruns GraysonBoard director

Brian Rich inBoard MemberManaging Partner & Co-Founder at Catalyst Investors

Andrew KofmanBoard director

Scott Stuart inDirectorCo-Founder & Partner at Sageview Capital

Jeff Klemens inBoard MemberPartner at Sageview Capital

Investors · 7

Avenir Growth CapitalNew York

Catalyst InvestorsNew York · $10M – $20Mvia Brian Rich · board

FirstMile VenturesDenver · $300K – $800K

SoftBank Vision FundLondon

Blue Cloud Venturesreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $5M – $30M

Sageview Capitalreported · 2 sourcesPalo Alto · $20M – $100Mvia Scott Stuart · board

SoftBank Groupreported · 2 sourcesTokyo

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$417.2M disclosed across 19 rounds · 2011–2026

▶$580KraisedJun 2026 · 3 investors · Other Technology

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