Vapor IO
Austin, US · Founded 2015 · 12 employees on LinkedIn · 4 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.

Investors · 4
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$90M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2015–2020
- $90MSeries CJan 2020 · 3 sources
Berkshire Partners (lead), Crown Castle
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries CSep 2018
Berkshire Partners (lead), Crown Castle
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries ADec 2015Source ↗
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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.
- How much funding has Vapor IO raised?
- Vapor IO has disclosed $90M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Vapor IO headquartered?
- Vapor IO is headquartered in Austin, US.


