CEO Anand Eswaran stated that the fundraising was not due to a need for capital, but to provide liquidity to early investors and employees, and to bring on strategic investors for an eventual IPO. The company is eyeing potential acquisition targets, particularly companies with AI technology, data resilience businesses, and those with complementary tech. Veeam, founded in 2006, operates in a competitive market with companies like Rubrik, Cohesity, and Druva, but maintains a leading market share.
Key takeaways:
- Veeam has raised $2 billion in a secondary share sale that valued the company at $15 billion, tripling its price tag since it was acquired by Insight Partners for $5 billion in January 2020.
- The sale was led by TPG and included participation from Temasek, Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions and others, and is expected to close in Q1 2025.
- The funds will be used to expand the company’s research and development team, and for potential acquisitions.
- Veeam's CEO, Anand Eswaran, stated that the company is considering an eventual IPO, but does not have a timeline for an exit yet.