Vigilent

Vigilent develops innovative cooling management solutions for mission-critical environments, utilizing advanced software and analytics to optimize energy efficiency in data centers and similar facilities. Founded in 2008 in El Cerrito, US, Vigilent specializes in managing cooling systems for data centers. The company has had seven deals since inception, with its latest funding round of USD 6. 70 mn led by Accel in July 2017.

The CEO is Mark Housley, while Clifford Federspiel is the founder, though there are no indications of previous ventures. Vigilent specializes in optimizing mission-critical cooling systems, primarily for data centers and facilities requiring efficient thermal management. Their offerings include advanced cooling management software and hardware solutions that leverage real-time data analytics to enhance energy efficiency and operational performance. The systems are designed to dynamically adjust cooling output based on the facility's specific needs, reducing energy consumption and operational costs.

Vigilent serves a diverse clientele, including major data center operators and enterprises across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, addressing the demand for sustainable cooling solutions in high-density computing environments. Vigilent generates revenue through a combination of software subscriptions and direct sales of its hardware components. Clients enter contractual agreements for annual software subscriptions and one-time hardware purchases, fostering long-term partnerships centered on efficiency improvements. Their pricing structure reflects the value provided through energy savings and operational capabilities, with key offerings, such as their flagship cooling management software, integral to this framework.

In May 2023, Vigilent raised an undisclosed amount of venture funding from new investor Next47. The company plans to utilize this funding to continue product development, enter new verticals, and accelerate sales and marketing efforts. Vigilent is focused on expanding its reach into additional markets, with specific plans to target new geographic regions to enhance its service offerings and grow its customer base.