Druva inSync

Druva Inc. is a privately held software company specializing in cloud-based data protection and management solutions. Founded in 2008 by Jaspreet Singh, Milind Borate, and Ramani Kothandaraman, Druva has evolved into a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms for data resiliency. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Druva's platform is built on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and is designed to ensure enterprise data safety and accessibility under various conditions, including cyber threats and technical failures. The company offers a range of services, such as data protection, ransomware protection, and workload mobility, and maintains partnerships with major tech companies like Dell Technologies, AWS, VMware, and Nutanix. Druva operates globally, with offices in the United States, India, Singapore, Australia, Germany, and Japan, and serves clients across industries like technology, finance, and healthcare. Its business model revolves around subscriptions, providing flexible, scalable solutions that help clients reduce costs and improve data management efficiency.

Druva was established with the aim of revolutionizing data management for enterprises. The company initially focused on financial services but later expanded to general enterprise data management. It has experienced significant growth, moving its headquarters to Silicon Valley in 2012 and expanding its global presence with offices in key regions around the world.

Funding and Valuation

Druva has raised a total of $475 million over multiple funding rounds. The company's valuation reached over $2 billion following a $147 million Series H funding round in April 2021. The funding has been used to fuel innovation, expand market reach, and enhance product offerings.

Druva offers a comprehensive suite of SaaS-based data protection and management products, including:

• Druva Cloud Platform: Provides backup, disaster recovery, and data governance for enterprise data across endpoints, data centers, and cloud applications.
• InSync: A scalable solution for backup, secure file sharing, and analytics for the enterprise mobile workforce.
• Phoenix: A server backup solution introduced in 2014.
• CloudRanger: Acquired in 2018, focuses on AWS backup and disaster recovery.
• sfApex: Acquired in 2020, enhances Salesforce data protection and governance.

Druva's platform is built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), offering features such as auto-tiering, global deduplication, and rapid ransomware recovery.

Druva has expanded its product offerings through strategic acquisitions, including CloudRanger, CloudLanes, and sfApex. These acquisitions have strengthened Druva's capabilities in AWS and Salesforce data protection.

Recent updates to Druva's platform include enhanced administrator management using Active Directory/LDAP, improved user interface, and new features for Salesforce data protection.

Druva emphasizes a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity. The company values feedback, encourages boldness and curiosity, and fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Druva serves over 5,000 customers, including large enterprises and organizations across various industries such as technology, finance, and healthcare. Notable customers include NASA, Pfizer, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. The company has a strong community of users who appreciate its ease of use, robust support, and effective data protection capabilities.