Proximal Data Adds $2M Series B
Summary
“Only AutoCache offers the ability to employ multiple caching algorithms to determine which performs best at any given time to address the dynamic and changing nature of workloads in virtualized environments. “Proximal Data is in the sweet spot of virtualization and I/O throughput with strong technological leadership and an innovative approach to speeding up applications,” said Kevin Ober, managing director, Divergent Ventures. “We are confident that Proximal Data will continue to be the thought leader in the virtualized server-side caching market moving forward.” George Crump, president and founder of Storage Switzerland, an industry analyst firm, stated, “Proximal Data’s AutoCache offers a simple implementation and precise coordination at the hypervisor level, allowing customers to see benefits immediately. Divergent’s managing partners Rob Shurtleff, Kevin Ober and Todd Warren have experience founding, growing and selling technology startups. They connect portfolio companies with global influencers in servers, storage, database and networking technologies to help them recruit talent, engage customers, add investors, grow and access more exit options.