# YellowDog

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/yellowdog

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Bristol, UK
- Website: www.yellowdog.co
- Total disclosed funding: $4.9M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 30, 2019)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

YellowDog Limited is a technology company that specializes in optimizing computational workloads through its Dynamic Workload Manager. The platform is designed to enhance performance and cost-effectiveness in cloud computing environments.YellowDog Limited, founded in 2015 in Bristol, UK, focuses on managing large-scale, complex workloads. The company has completed 3 deals, with its most recent funding round occurring on January 30, 2019. YellowDog successfully raised GBP 2.31 million in Series A funding, led by Bloc Ventures, and has a current valuation of GBP 14.33 million. Gareth Williams is the founder, while Richard Swain and Tom Beese serve as CEO.YellowDog’s primary offering is its Dynamic Workload Manager, which specializes in managing large-scale, complex, and computationally intensive workloads. This platform allows for rapid scaling and advanced preemption handling, maximizing the cost-effectiveness and performance of cloud computing resources while also integrating seamlessly with on-premise infrastructures. The solution effectively manages the full workload lifecycle by combining a powerful scheduler with a dynamic orchestration engine, enabling clients to provision cloud resources at scale across various providers and regions. YellowDog primarily serves industries such as life sciences, financial services, and enterprise computing, with notable clients including OMass Therapeutics and Fulcrum Asset Management, who benefit from the platform's capabilities to accelerate drug discovery processes and implement fault-tolerant multi-cloud solutions, respectively. The company markets its services globally, targeting regions with high demands for cloud computing solutions, specifically in North America, Europe, and Asia.YellowDog's revenue model is structured around B2B transactions, with clients engaging the company's services primarily through subscription-based agreements or partnerships. The company generates revenue by providing access to its Dynamic Workload Manager and associated services, which can be tailored to meet specific computational needs of clients. This includes a pricing model based on the scale of resources utilized, with potential variable costs associated with high-performance computing and advanced analytics. By serving a client base that includes high-profile organizations in investment and biotechnology, YellowDog reinforces its position in the market through strategic partnerships that enhance service offerings and customer loyalty.In March 2019, YellowDog Limited raised GBP 2.31 million in Series A funding, which will be utilized to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. The company is focusing on developing new features for its Dynamic Workload Manager, aiming for a release in the upcoming year. Additionally, YellowDog plans to enter the North American and Asian markets by the end of 2020 to meet the growing demand for cloud computing solutions. The funding will support these initiatives and drive growth in its operational capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 30, 2019, $2.9M — Vodafone Ventures, Arm Limited, Bloc Ventures
- Series A, Jun 21, 2017, $2M — Bloc Ventures

## Investors

- Bloc Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bloc-ventures) — Series A
- Vodafone Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vodafone-ventures) — Series A
- Arm Limited — Series A