# Bigstep Cloud

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bigstep-cloud

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.bigstep.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 23, 2015)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Bigstep Cloud Limited specializes in providing Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions, focusing on fast and scalable bare metal servers tailored for businesses needing dedicated server capabilities.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, UK, Bigstep Cloud Limited delivers dedicated server solutions, primarily through its Metal Cloud product. The company's strategic direction remains focused on enhancing its service offerings. Bigstep successfully raised GBP 1.80 million in Seed funding on November 23, 2015, from notable investors including InterWest Partners and Mayfield Fund, bringing the total amount raised to GBP 1.80 million with a post-money valuation of GBP 8.66 million.Bigstep's core offering is the Metal Cloud, an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution designed to provide fast and scalable bare metal servers. This service allows businesses to dynamically manage their IT infrastructure by increasing storage capacity, upgrading hardware with minimal downtime, and utilizing high-speed networking capabilities with up to four 10 Gbit Ethernet connections. The focus of the Metal Cloud is on single-tenant environments where all the system resources are dedicated to a single customer, ensuring enhanced security and performance. The company targets various industries, including technology, finance, and e-commerce, serving customers primarily in North America and Europe, who seek reliable, high-performance computing resources without the overhead of virtualization.Bigstep generates revenue through subscription-based services, particularly from its Metal Cloud offerings, which are tailored for businesses needing dedicated server capabilities. Clients typically engage with Bigstep by selecting from various managed service options that fit their operational needs, ensuring predictable pricing without unexpected costs. While specific pricing plans for individual services are not disclosed, the company provides discounts, such as up to 50% off for advanced managed services, to attract and retain clients. This structured transaction model caters primarily to B2B relationships, allowing businesses to scale their IT infrastructure efficiently while maintaining direct access to customer support and technical resources.Following the recent Seed funding round completed in November 2015, Bigstep Cloud Limited aims to leverage the GBP 1.80 million raised to enhance its product offerings and improve operational capabilities. Future growth strategies include plans to expand into new markets across Europe and North America, with a focus on launching enhanced features for their Metal Cloud service by 2024. The company is dedicated to developing new products designed for a broader range of applications in IaaS, utilizing the latest funding to support these initiatives effectively.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 23, 2015, $2.8M — InterWest Partners, Mayfield Fund, Worldview Technology Partners, Partech Partners, Jon Staenberg, OCA Ventures, VeriSign, Inc., The Washington Post Company

## Investors

- InterWest Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/interwest-partners) — Seed
- Mayfield Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mayfield-fund) — Seed
- Worldview Technology Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/worldview-technology-partners) — Seed
- Partech Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/partech-partners) — Seed
- Jon Staenberg — Seed
- OCA Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/oca-ventures) — Seed
- VeriSign, Inc. — Seed
- The Washington Post Company — Seed