Penguin Computing Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1998

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 170

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $44.6M

Penguin Computing General Information

Description

Developer of Linux-optimized enterprise software intended for cloud and HPC (high-performance computing) applications. The company's software makes large pools of Linux servers appear and act like a single, consistent, virtual system, with a single point of control, helping clients drive productivity up and costs down while making Linux clustering powerful and easy to use.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 45800 Northport Loop West
  • Fremont, CA
  • United States
+1 (415)
Primary Industry
Network Management Software
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 45800 Northport Loop West
  • Fremont, CA
  • United States
+1 (415)

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Penguin Computing Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
10. Merger/Acquisition 08-Jun-2018 $44.6M Completed Generating Revenue
9. Debt - General Completed Generating Revenue
8. Later Stage VC 20-Apr-2011 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Debt - General 09-Nov-2009 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC (Series C) 16-Oct-2007 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC 29-Mar-2007 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC 18-Dec-2006 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC 30-Jan-2006 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) 27-Jun-2000 $12.6M $14.6M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) 10-May-1999 $2M $2M Completed Generating Revenue
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Penguin Computing Cap Table

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Conversion Price % Owned
Series AA
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Penguin Computing Comparisons

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Developer of Linux-optimized enterprise software intended for cloud and HPC (high-performance computing) applications. T
Network Management Software
Fremont, CA
170 As of 2018

Troy, MI

Eden Prairie, MN
 
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Penguin Computing Competitors (12)

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Altair PBS Works Corporate Backed or Acquired Troy, MI
Alert Logic Private Equity-Backed Eden Prairie, MN
Egenera Formerly VC-backed Marlborough, MA
UnitX Venture Capital-Backed Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Supercomputing Systems Corporation Zurich, Switzerland
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Penguin Computing Patents

Penguin Computing Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-11323522-B2 Secure, anonymous browsing with a remote browsing server Active 14-Sep-2015
US-20170078406-A1 Secure, anonymous browsing with a remote browsing server Active 14-Sep-2015
US-20200059524-A1 Secure, anonymous browsing with a remote browsing server Active 14-Sep-2015
US-10404808-B2 Secure, anonymous browsing with a remote browsing server Active 14-Sep-2015
US-20220303345-A1 Secure, anonymous browsing with a remote browsing server Active 14-Sep-2015 H04L67/146
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Penguin Computing Executive Team (16)

Name Title Board Seat
Philip Pokorny Chief Technology Officer
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Penguin Computing Board Members (6)

Name Representing Role Since
Enrico Pesatori Self Chairman
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Penguin Computing Former Investors (7)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Convergence Partners Venture Capital Minority
Dragon Venture Venture Capital Minority
Eric Di Benedetto Angel (individual) Minority
LMS Capital PE/Buyout Minority
Partners for Growth Lender/Debt Provider Minority
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Penguin Computing FAQs

  • When was Penguin Computing founded?

    Penguin Computing was founded in 1998.

  • Where is Penguin Computing headquartered?

    Penguin Computing is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

  • What is the size of Penguin Computing?

    Penguin Computing has 170 total employees.

  • What industry is Penguin Computing in?

    Penguin Computing’s primary industry is Network Management Software.

  • Is Penguin Computing a private or public company?

    Penguin Computing is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Penguin Computing?

    The current valuation of Penguin Computing is .

  • What is Penguin Computing’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Penguin Computing is .

  • How much funding has Penguin Computing raised over time?

    Penguin Computing has raised $65.1M.

  • Who are Penguin Computing’s investors?

    Convergence Partners, Dragon Venture, Eric Di Benedetto, LMS Capital, and Partners for Growth are 5 of 7 investors who have invested in Penguin Computing.

  • Who are Penguin Computing’s competitors?

    Altair PBS Works, Alert Logic, Egenera, UnitX, and Supercomputing Systems are some of the 12 competitors of Penguin Computing.

  • When was Penguin Computing acquired?

    Penguin Computing was acquired on 08-Jun-2018.

  • Who acquired Penguin Computing?

    Penguin Computing was acquired by SMART Global Holdings.

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