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Scale Computing

Indianapolis, US · Founded 2007 · Delaware corporation · 361 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

Scale Computing provides hyperconverged and edge computing infrastructure along with managed network services for running critical applications at distributed sites. It serves organizations across retail, transportation, education, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing, and positions its products as alternatives to VMware vSphere.

Founders & leadership

Scale Computing was founded in 2007 by Jeff Ready and Scott Loughmiller.

JR
Jeff ReadyCo-founder
SLScott Loughmiller
Scott LoughmillerFounder & Chief Product Officer
BMBill Morrow
Bill MorrowCEO & Chairman
BSBrett Stewart
Brett StewartChief Technology Officer, Founder of Acumera
TH
Thomas HarveyNamed on SEC filing
RT
Rick ThauNamed on SEC filing
AG
Ashoke GoswamiNamed on SEC filing
DZ
Dario ZamarianNamed on SEC filing
RH
Rod HainjeNamed on SEC filing
JC
Jason CollierNamed on SEC filing
CM
Clint McVeyNamed on SEC filing

Board

DADon Aquilano
Don Aquilanoin𝕏Lead Investor; Board Advisor; Chief Administrative Officer2010–2025Managing Director at Allos Ventures

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$56.7M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2014–2020

$7.7MraisedDec 2020 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joseph RippergerExecutive Officer
  • Don AquilanoDirector
  • Rick ThauDirector
  • Jeff ReadyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott A. LoughmillerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$7.7M
First sale
Dec 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$21.5MraisedOct 2018 · 37 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Don AquilanoDirector
  • Thomas HarveyExecutive Officer
  • Ashoke GoswamiDirector
  • Scott A. LoughmillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeff ReadyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rick ThauDirector
Offering amount
$34.8M
Amount sold
$21.5M
Sales commissions
$1M
Placement agents
Needham & Company, LLC
First sale
Oct 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$2.5MraisedMar 2017 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jeff ReadyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott LoughmillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thomas HarveyExecutive Officer
  • Rick ThauDirector
  • Don AquilanoDirector
  • Ashoke GoswamiDirector
  • Dario ZamarianDirector
  • Laura WittDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$2.5M
First sale
Mar 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$18MraisedSep 2015 · 15 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ashoke GoswamiDirector
  • Scott LoughmillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dario ZamarianDirector
  • Jeff ReadyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Laura WittDirector
  • Thomas HarveyExecutive Officer
  • Rick ThauDirector
  • Don AquilanoDirector
Offering amount
$18M
Amount sold
$18M
First sale
Jul 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$2.2MraisedJun 2014 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Clint McVeyExecutive Officer
  • Jeff ReadyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rick ThauDirector
  • Scott LoughmillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jason CollierExecutive Officer
  • Craig NankervisDirector
  • Thomas HarveyExecutive Officer
  • Rod HainjeExecutive Officer
  • Don AquilanoDirector
  • Dario ZamarianDirector
Offering amount
$2.2M
Amount sold
$2.2M
First sale
May 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$4.7MraisedMar 2014 · 13 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rick ThauDirector
  • Rod HainjeExecutive Officer
  • Jason CollierExecutive Officer
  • Clint McVeyExecutive Officer
  • Scott LoughmillerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeff ReadyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Don AquilanoDirector
  • Thomas HarveyExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$7.5M
Amount sold
$4.7M
First sale
Mar 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 Scale Computing went on to found or lead other companies.

Competitors · 8

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Frequently asked questions

What does Scale Computing do?
Scale Computing provides hyperconverged and edge computing infrastructure along with managed network services for running critical applications at distributed sites. It serves organizations across retail, transportation, education, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing, and positions its products as alternatives to VMware vSphere.
Who founded Scale Computing?
Scale Computing was founded by Jeff Ready, Scott Loughmiller in 2007.
Who are Scale Computing's investors?
Scale Computing's investors include Oaktree, Peak, ABS Capital Partners, Allos Ventures, Elevate Ventures, Runway Growth Capital.
How much funding has Scale Computing raised?
Scale Computing has disclosed $56.7M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Scale Computing headquartered?
Scale Computing is headquartered in Indianapolis, US.