DBaaS, B2B
Open-source data platform for cloud-based solutions that require immense scale.
About
Instaclustr helps companies unlock the true power of open source technologies through its managed platform for deploying, managing, and monitoring all components of their data infrastructure. Instaclustr combines a complete data infrastructure environment with hands-on technology expertise to ensure ongoing performance and optimisation. By removing the infrastructure complexity, Instaclustr enables companies to focus internal development and operational resources on building cutting edge customer-facing applications at lower cost. Instaclustr’s customers include some of the largest and most innovative Fortune 500 companies.
Investment exit
In May 2022, Instaclustr was acquired by Nasdaq-listed company NetApp. As a result of the transaction, Bailador received A$118m of net cash proceeds through the sale of 100% of its investment in Instaclustr. The $118m of proceeds received by Bailador was 14.2x the $8.4m investment cost, and represented an IRR of 80%.
Click here for an overview of our investment in Instaclustr.
Key locations
Canberra (HQ), Australia; San Francisco, US.
Bailador Investment Team managers
- David Kirk (former Director)
- Michael Hayes (former Observer)
Founder
Peter Lilley, Co-Founder and COO
Founder
Ben Bromhead, Co-Founder and CTO
Founder
Doug Stuart, Co-Founder and CMO
Founder
