# VAST Data

> VAST Data builds enterprise software that combines high-performance storage, databases, global data access and event-driven processing for AI and analytics. Its DASE architecture separates storage capacity from compute, serving AI clouds, enterprises, research institutions and media companies.

- **Founded:** 2016
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States (remote-first; company describes itself as having no headquarters)
- **Founders:** Renen Hallak (Founder and Chief Executive Officer), Shachar Fienblit (Co-Founder and Chief Research and Development Officer), Jeff Denworth (Co-Founder), Alon Horev (Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer)
- **Products:** Universal Storage / VAST DataStore, VAST DataBase, VAST DataSpace, VAST DataEngine, VAST AI Operating System
- **Notable:** Launched publicly in 2019 with $80 million in funding disclosed., Expanded from storage into a broader data platform in August 2023., Named to the 2024 Forbes Cloud 100 and 2025 Forbes AI 50.

## Products & services

- **Universal Storage / VAST DataStore** — All-flash enterprise storage foundation, now supporting file, object and block access. Launched as Universal Storage in 2019.
- **VAST DataBase** — Integrated transactional and analytical database supporting structured data and vector search.
- **VAST DataSpace** — Federated global namespace connecting datasets across clusters and sites; generally available in the 2023 platform launch.
- **VAST DataEngine** — Event-driven processing and managed runtime for data and AI pipelines; announced in 2023 with availability planned for 2024.
- **VAST AI Operating System** — Unified software platform combining storage, database, global data access and execution services for AI workflows and agents.
- **VAST DataEnclave** — Confidential AI runtime within DataEngine using hardware isolation and attestation to bring models to sensitive enterprise data.
- **Gemini** — Subscription consumption model separating software licensing from hardware procurement and allowing license transfer across supported hardware refreshes.

## Achievements

- Launched publicly in 2019 with $80 million in funding disclosed.
- Expanded from storage into a broader data platform in August 2023.
- Named to the 2024 Forbes Cloud 100 and 2025 Forbes AI 50.
- NHL deployment spans all 32 arenas.
- Reported more than $4 billion cumulative bookings and over $500 million CARR in April 2026.
- Reached a $30 billion financing valuation in April 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Closed Series F at a $30 billion valuation; approximately $1 billion combined primary and secondary transaction value.
- **2026-09** — Introduced DataEnclave, a confidential AI runtime built with NVIDIA Confidential Computing.
- **2026-10** — Expanded DigitalOcean collaboration for AI agents, vector search and governed real-time data access on October 12.
- **2026-10** — Announced strategic investment from Hyundai Motor Company and Kia on October 13; amount undisclosed.

## Links

- Website: https://www.vastdata.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vast-data
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/VAST_Data
- GitHub: https://github.com/vast-data
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vastdata
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vastdata/

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Last updated: 2026-10-15