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Striim
Palo Alto, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 263 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors
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Striim provides a cloud data integration platform that connects legacy systems to modern cloud applications for real-time data streaming. The platform helps enterprises manage large-scale data migrations and integrations without operational downtime.
Founders & leadership
Striim was founded in 2012 by Ali Kutay, Steve Wilkes, Alok Pareek, and SAMI AKBAY.
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Steve WilkesFounderSteve Wilkes has held roles across software development, architecture, quality assurance, management, and marketing throughout his career, with expertise in enterprise integration, middleware, and data technologies. He is the founder of Striim, a cloud data integration platform for real-time data streaming and enterprise migrations.
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Alok PareekFounder & Head of ProductsAlok Pareek founded Striim, a cloud data integration platform for real-time data streaming and enterprise migrations. He previously led Oracle's Data Integration product portfolio, overseeing products such as GoldenGate and ODI, and served as CTO of GoldenGate prior to its acquisition by Oracle; earlier in his career he spent over a decade in Oracle's database recovery and kernel development groups.
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SAMI AKBAYCofounder - EVP2012–2021Sami Akbay is an executive with over 20 years in technology leadership, including roles at Google and Oracle, and as cofounder and executive vice president of Striim, where he built sales, marketing, and customer success organizations. He has direct experience in data integration, cloud platforms, and leading teams across product, engineering, and go-to-market functions.
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ElisabethFounding Member & Chief of Staff
Board
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REGIS MCKENNABoard director
Investors · 10
Atlantic Bridge Ventureslisted by Atlantic Bridge VenturesPalo Alto · $1M – $5M
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Bosch Ventureslisted by Bosch VenturesStuttgart · $1.6M
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Dell Technologies Capitallisted by Dell Technologies CapitalPalo Alto · $500K – $50M
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Golub Growthlisted by Golub GrowthChicago
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Stifel Venture Bankinglisted by Stifel Venture BankingSan Francisco
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Summit Partnerslisted by Summit PartnersBoston · $10M – $500M
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Intel CapitalreportedSanta Clara · $1M – $20M
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Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15Mvia Frank Caufield · board
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$80.4M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2015–2021
- Undisclosed amountSeries CMar 2021Source ↗
- $50MraisedMar 2021 · 2 sources
Goldman Sachs (lead)
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries BMar 2016Source ↗
▶$30.4MraisedMar 2016 · 18 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$30.4MraisedMar 2016 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- REGIS MCKENNADirector
- ALI KUTAYExecutive Officer, Director
- SAMI AKBAYExecutive Officer
- ALOK PAREEKExecutive Officer
- PETER CHUNGDirector
- FRANK CAUFIELDDirector
- Offering amount
- $30.4M
- Amount sold
- $30.4M
- First sale
- Apr 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
5 people who came through Striim went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Striim do?
- Striim provides a cloud data integration platform that connects legacy systems to modern cloud applications for real-time data streaming. The platform helps enterprises manage large-scale data migrations and integrations without operational downtime.
- Who founded Striim?
- Striim was founded by Ali Kutay, Steve Wilkes, Alok Pareek, SAMI AKBAY in 2012.
- Who are Striim's investors?
- Striim's investors include Ascension Ventures, Atlantic Bridge Ventures, Bosch Ventures, Dell Technologies Capital, Golub Growth, Stifel Venture Banking, Summit Partners, Goldman Sachs and 2 more.
- How much funding has Striim raised?
- Striim has disclosed $80.4M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Striim headquartered?
- Striim is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.