# Smooth-Stone

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/smooth-stone

- Industry: Hardware
- Headquarters: Austin, US
- Website: www.calxeda.com
- Total disclosed funding: $60M
- Latest round: Series B (May 14, 2012)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Smooth-Stone, Inc. is an innovative technology company focused on energy-efficient computing solutions, primarily designed for cloud and data center environments, enhancing performance while significantly reducing energy consumption.Smooth-Stone, Inc. was founded in 2008 in Austin, US and specializes in advanced computing technologies. The company has undergone strategic pivots since inception, focusing on energy efficiency in computing. In October 2012, Smooth-Stone, Inc. raised USD 55 mn in funding from investors including Vulcan Capital and Texas Instruments. The funding supported their ongoing development of ARM-based server solutions.Calxeda.com specializes in providing innovative technology solutions that focus primarily on energy-efficient computing systems optimized for cloud and data center environments. Their core product offerings include a range of ARM-based server solutions designed to improve performance while significantly reducing energy consumption. These servers cater to various sectors including cloud service providers and enterprise IT businesses, marketed globally with a focus on North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Calxeda.com’s revenue model is structured around B2B transactions, primarily through partnerships and direct sales. They offer tailored pricing plans corresponding to specific data processing needs, often including subscription-based models for ongoing support. Revenue is derived from sales of their proprietary ARM-based servers and service agreements, reflecting their commitment to delivering sustainable technology solutions to clients.In October 2012, Smooth-Stone, Inc. raised USD 55 mn to support their growth strategies. The company is focused on developing new ARM-based products aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, with planned releases expected in the near future. Additionally, they aim to expand into new geographical markets in Asia and Europe by 2015, responding to the increasing demand for sustainable computing solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, May 14, 2012, $12M — Battery Ventures, Highland Capital Partners, Flybridge Capital Partners, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Arm Limited, Advanced Technology Investment Company
- Series A, Aug 15, 2010, $48M — Battery Ventures, Highland Capital Partners, Flybridge Capital Partners, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Arm Limited, Advanced Technology Investment Company

## Investors

- Battery Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/battery-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Highland Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/highland-capital-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Flybridge Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flybridge-capital-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Texas Instruments Incorporated — Series A, Series B
- Arm Limited — Series A, Series B
- Advanced Technology Investment Company — Series A, Series B