Plakar, a Paris-based open-source backup solution, has secured a $3 million pre-seed funding round to enhance its data management platform amidst growing demand in the cloud data management industry.

Target Overview

Plakar is a Paris-based company that offers an open-source backup and restore solution aimed at simplifying data protection for businesses of various sizes. Co-founded by Julien Mangeard and Gilles Chehade, Plakar aims to empower organizations with the freedom to back up any data, any time, and from anywhere. Recently, the company announced the general availability of its first stable release, showcasing its commitment to providing a modern and efficient data management solution.

The core of Plakar's technology is its unique architecture, which enables users to protect a wide range of data types across multiple environments efficiently and reliably. Plakar's solution caters to diverse needs, from local files to complex multi-cloud AI pipelines, ensuring that every data snapshot is lean, encrypted, and readily recoverable.

Industry Overview

The cloud data management industry is experiencing rapid growth as businesses transition to digital operations. The explosion of data generated through modern applications, particularly in sectors such as AI and mac

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Sia Houchangnia

invested in

Plakar

in 2023

in a Pre-Seed Stage deal

Disclosed details

Transaction Size: $3M

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