VAST Data is redefining AI infrastructure with its unified platform that brings together data management, compute, and high-performance storage. Through its innovative DASE architecture, it helps to remove conventional boundaries of scale, speed, and simplicity, so global consistency can be brought to a data fabric that supports AI, deep learning, and data-first innovation for all industries.
VAST Data is a privately-held company that is transforming AI infrastructure through a data platform designed to provide intelligence and scalability. Its unique DASE architecture redefines how compute, storage, and data services work together.
VAST’s goal is to simplify systems and eliminate bottlenecks in order to provide real-time insights and fast development of AI models. Its ground-breaking approach has propelled it to the forefront of the companies best positioned to help shape the future of the data-first approach to innovation across industries all over the world.
| Legal Name | VAST Data, Inc |
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| Headquarters | New York, United States |
| Business Model | B2B |
| Founding Date | January 2016 |
| No. of Employees | Approx 500 (As of 2025) |
The company offers the VAST Data Platform, featuring DataSpace, DataStore, and DataBase. It also provides services for AI acceleration, advanced analytics, data management, HPC, and edge-to-cloud deployment.
| Renen Hallak | Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member |
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| Michael Wing | President |
| Shachar Fienblit | Co-Founder & Chief R&D Officer |
| Jeff Denworth | Co-Founder |
| Rick Scurfield | Chief Revenue Officer |
| Marianne Budnik | Chief Marketing Officer |
| Alon Horev | Co-Founder & Vice President of Technology |
| Avery Pham | Vice President, Strategic Operations |
| Assaf Cohen | Vice President, Finance |
| Karmit Shitrit | Vice President, Human Resources |
The majority of the company's revenue comes from software subscription contracts for multiple years. Other sources of revenue come from expanding enterprise account ranges, AI-optimized solutions, professional services, and working with channel partners, OEMs, and cloud providers.
Client Segments: Large Enterprises, Government Agencies, Research Institutions
Target Industries: Financial Services, Technology & Cloud Providers, Media & Entertainment, Life Sciences, Public Sector
Target Geography: Global, with strong presence in North America and Asia-Pacific; actively expanding across Europe and the Middle East