Vapor IO
Austin, US · Founded 2015 · 12 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Vapor IO deploys software-driven autonomous networks and micromodular data centers at network edges, leasing infrastructure and edge-to-edge connectivity capabilities to telecommunications providers, cloud operators, and content delivery networks. The company operates the Kinetic Grid platform to enable distributed, low-latency services across thousands of edge locations globally.
Founders & leadership
Vapor IO was founded in 2015 by Cole Crawford and Andrew Cencini.
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Cole CrawfordinFounder & CEOCole Crawford spent over two decades building internet infrastructure layers, including co-founding OpenStack and leading the Open Compute Project as Storage Project Chair and later Executive Director. He founded Vapor IO to develop edge computing infrastructure and platforms, and serves as an Operating Partner at BOKA Capital.
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Andrew CenciniinAndrew Cencini worked on large-scale distributed systems at Microsoft (Bing, SQL Server) and Oracle, received National Science Foundation research funding, and is co-founder and VP Engineering of Vapor IO. He has held advisory and board positions at several startups and non-profits, and holds an EMT license.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Vapor IO do?
- Vapor IO deploys software-driven autonomous networks and micromodular data centers at network edges, leasing infrastructure and edge-to-edge connectivity capabilities to telecommunications providers, cloud operators, and content delivery networks. The company operates the Kinetic Grid platform to enable distributed, low-latency services across thousands of edge locations globally.
- Who founded Vapor IO?
- Vapor IO was founded by Cole Crawford, Andrew Cencini in 2015.
- Who are Vapor IO's investors?
- Vapor IO's investors include Goldman Sachs, SINEWAVE VENTURES, Berkshire.
- Where is Vapor IO headquartered?
- Vapor IO is headquartered in Austin, US.

