VMwarerevenue, acquisition & funding
Server Virtualization SoftwareSan Francisco, CaliforniaFounded 1998
VMware was acquired by Vmware.
VMware, Inc. is an American publicly traded software company listed on the NYSE under stock ticker VMW.
VMware revenue
VMware's annual revenue was $180K in August 2020, its last figure before Vmware bought it.
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | $180K | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns VMware
Vmware owns VMware. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
VMware funding rounds & investors
VMware has raised $48.7M across five rounds since 2011. The latest was a $30M Series C in May 2014.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Series C | $30M |
| Mar 2013 | Series B | $12M |
| Jun 2012 | Series A | $5.5M |
| Jul 2011 | Seed | $1.2M |
| Mar 2011 | Seed | $24K |
| Total raised | $48.7M |
VMware competitors
VMware competes most directly with OpenStack.
| Company | Revenue | Funding | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 OpenStack | $18M | – | 158 | 2012 |
| VMware | $180K | $48.7M | 2 | 1998 |
VMware CEO, founders & employees
Dave Robbins founded VMware in 1998 and led it as CEO. 2 persons list VMware as their employer on LinkedIn (August 2020).
- Dave RobbinsCo-founder & CEO
VMware FAQ
How much money does VMware make?
The most recent figure is $180K in annual revenue, from August 2020, before Vmware bought the company.
Who owns VMware?
Vmware owns VMware.
Is VMware publicly traded?
No. VMware is part of Vmware.
How much funding has VMware raised?
$48.7M across 5 rounds; the latest was a $30M Series C in May 2014.
Who founded VMware?
Dave Robbins, in 1998.
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