SoftLayerrevenue, acquisition & funding
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) ProvidersUnited StatesFounded 2005
SoftLayer was acquired.
SoftLayer is an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Providers company based in the United States, founded in 2005.
SoftLayer revenue
SoftLayer's annual revenue was $80.5M in April 2021, its last figure before its buyer bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | $80.5M | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns SoftLayer
Another company owns SoftLayer. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
SoftLayer funding rounds & investors
SoftLayer has raised $30M across two rounds since 2009. The latest was a $10M funding round in March 2010.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Funding round | $10M |
| Sep 2009 | Funding round | $20M |
| Total raised | $30M |
SoftLayer CEO, founders & employees
Mike Jones founded SoftLayer in 2005 and led it as CEO. SoftLayer had 958 employees (April 2021).
- Mike JonesFounder & CEO
Team mix (Apr 2021): 150 engineers, 45 in sales, 4 in marketing
SoftLayer FAQ
What was SoftLayer's revenue?
Before it was acquired, SoftLayer's annual revenue was $80.5M in April 2021 (source not recorded).
How much funding has SoftLayer raised?
SoftLayer raised $30M across two funding rounds before it was acquired. The last was a $10M funding round in March 2010.
How many employees does SoftLayer have?
SoftLayer had 958 employees in April 2021.
Who founded SoftLayer?
Mike Jones founded SoftLayer in 2005.
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