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Plumgrid

Plumgrid

PLUMgrid is pioneering new innovations in virtual networking and SDN/NFV to deliver cloud infrastructure solutions.  PLUMGrid provides secure and scalable virtual network infrastructure software for OpenStack clouds.

  • Founded: 2011
  • Round Partnered: Seed
  • Fund: Prior Investments
  • Clear Partner(s): Chris Rust
  • Status: Acquired by Public Company
  • Acquirer: Vmware (VMW)
“ It has always been a pleasure to work with Chris. From the moment we presented PLUMgrid's ideas to him, it was clear that he put a lot of effort into understanding the Networking/SDN space. He went deep into the technology fundamentals of what we were trying to do and developed a very clear view on how we would disrupt the industry. Since then he became part of the team with all his help, advise and contributions. He was instrumental in helping PLUMgrid become what it is now, we would not have been able to start without his help, thoughts, and early understanding of PLUMgrid's vision. ”
Pere Monclus, Founder & CTO

TEAM

  • Nigel Duffy

    Founder

  • Simon Wilkinson

    Head of Engineering

  • Ryan McMahon

    Chief of Staff

Results Matter, Success Counts

Four of the companies our team co-founded produced over $1.7 billion of market cap from 2 IPOs and 2 acquisitions.

The Clear investment team has funded over 70 companies, 90% as the first investors, and has had 54 exits valued at a $85 billion market cap.

Before we became VCs, we had already founded 5 successful companies.

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