Bigstep Overview
- Year Founded
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1996
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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41
- Latest Deal Type
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2ndary - Private
Bigstep General Information
Description
Developer of a bare metal cloud technology designed to focus on performance and latency workloads. The company's platform offers scalable storage, high-speed networking, hardware upgrades, and increased security, enabling clients to achieve efficiency in terms of cost and performance through technologies and automation.
Contact Information
Website
www.bigstep.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- International House
- 24 Holborn Viaduct
- London EC1A 2BN
- England, United Kingdom
Corporate Office
- International House
- 24 Holborn Viaduct
- London EC1A 2BN
- England, United Kingdom
Bigstep Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9. Secondary Transaction - Private | 01-Mar-2026 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Later Stage VC | 22-Nov-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Later Stage VC | 17-Jul-2016 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series A1) | 23-Nov-2015 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Merger/Acquisition | 14-Oct-2002 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Later Stage VC | 01-Jan-2002 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Early Stage VC | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||||
| 2. Early Stage VC | 07-Sep-1999 | $10M | $11.5M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Seed Round | 01-Oct-1998 | $1.5M | $1.5M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Bigstep Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary 50P | ||||||||
| Series A-1 Preferred | ||||||||
| Ordinary 50P | 178,764 | $0.644374 | $4.13 | $4.13 | 1x | $4.13 | 9.88% |
Bigstep Comparisons
Industry
Financing
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Bigstep Competitors (50)
One of Bigstep’s 50 competitors is VMware, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Palo Alto, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMware | Formerly VC-backed | Palo Alto, CA | ||||
| Joyent | Formerly VC-backed | Mountain View, CA | ||||
| Yellowbrick Data | Venture Capital-Backed | Mountain View, CA | ||||
| The Constant Company (Florida) | Venture Capital-Backed | West Palm Beach, FL | ||||
| Precisely Holdings | Private Equity-Backed | Burlington, MA |
Bigstep Signals
Bigstep Former Investors (16)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argus Capital Partners | Merchant Banking Firm | Minority | ||
| Compaq Computer | Corporation | Minority | ||
| Draper Richards | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Graham Holdings | Holding Company | Minority | ||
| Ignite Payments | Corporation | Minority |
Bigstep FAQs
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When was Bigstep founded?
Bigstep was founded in 1996.
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Where is Bigstep headquartered?
Bigstep is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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What is the size of Bigstep?
Bigstep has 41 total employees.
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What industry is Bigstep in?
Bigstep’s primary industry is Systems and Information Management.
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Is Bigstep a private or public company?
Bigstep is a Private company.
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What is Bigstep’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Bigstep is .
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How much funding has Bigstep raised over time?
Bigstep has raised $7.12M.
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Who are Bigstep’s investors?
Argus Capital Partners, Compaq Computer, Draper Richards, Graham Holdings, and Ignite Payments are 5 of 16 investors who have invested in Bigstep.
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Who are Bigstep’s competitors?
VMware, Joyent, Yellowbrick Data, The Constant Company (Florida), and Precisely Holdings are some of the 50 competitors of Bigstep.
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When was Bigstep acquired?
Bigstep was acquired on 01-Mar-2026.
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Who acquired Bigstep?
Bigstep was acquired by Affinity (Media and Information Services (B2B)).
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