
Silk
Silk provides a data virtualization platform for cloud workloads, accelerating performance without refactoring.
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About
Silk provides software-defined cloud storage that delivers predictable performance for enterprise workloads at a fraction of the cost. Its platform places high-performance storage next to compute, enabling fast, reliable access to live production data for applications like AI inference, analytics, and databases without overprovisioning or runaway cloud spend. Silk serves enterprises across industries such as Healthcare, Financial Services, and Retail looking to optimize their cloud storage and application performance.
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Key facts
- Website
- silk.us
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, United States
- Founded
- 2008
- Employees
- 490
- Total funding
- $238M (Series G)
- Business model
- B2B
Silk pricing

Plans as published by Silk. Current prices on silk.us
Funding rounds
Tech stack
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- Analytics
- Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, LinkedIn Insight Tag
- Support
- HubSpot
- CMS / Builders
- GitBook
- CDN
- Cloudflare
- Email provider
- Microsoft 365
- Affiliate program
- Self-hosted affiliate
- Visitor tracking
- ZoomInfo WebSights
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Frequently asked
Is Silk trustworthy and reputable?
StartupHub's Data Trust & Reputation score for Silk is 89 out of 100, a trusted rating, based on site security posture, privacy practices, malware and phishing checks, and public reputation signals.
How much funding has Silk raised?
Silk has raised a total of $238M in funding. The most recent round on record is Series G.
How many employees does Silk have?
Silk has approximately 490 people on record.
Does Silk have an affiliate program?
Yes, Silk has an affiliate program. The program runs on Self-hosted affiliate. Register here: www.silk.us/affiliates
Public record
SEC filings, insider activity, nonprofit links and pay benchmarks for Silk

