DataDirect Networks

DDN: Data Intelligence Platform Built for AI

Chatsworth, United States · Founded 1998 · $309.9M raised

Employees
1001–5000
Founded
1998
Business Model
B2B
Website
ddn.com
Total Funding
$309.9M
Last Round
$300.0M Series BJan 2025
Rounds
2

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

DDN (DataDirect Networks) provides high-performance data storage and intelligence platforms built for AI factories, sovereign AI, and the world's most demanding GPU workloads. Founded in 1998, DDN powers organizations including NVIDIA, xAI, and leading automotive and life sciences companies. Its solutions deliver up to 10x faster AI performance and 70% improved GPU utilization through AI-native storage architecture.

Summary

DataDirect Networks is an Artificial Intelligence company based in Chatsworth, United States, founded in 1998. It has raised $309.9M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $300.0M Series B round in Jan 2025.

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Funding History

Series BSeries BJan 2025
$300.0M

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