Vates
eDR89Effective DR: 89/100. Above median. Measured by StartupHub.ai. Median 68.Agent39Agent Readiness: 39/100. Below median. Measured by StartupHub.ai. Median 41.Open-source virtualization platform designed to give organisations greater control over their infrastructure with interoperability, sovereignty and flexibility.
About
Vates is a French open-source software editor specializing in virtualization solutions. They develop and maintain an alternative stack to VMware, consisting of the XCP-ng virtualization platform (running Xen hypervisor) and Xen Orchestra, a management and backup platform. Vates aims to provide organizations with greater control over their infrastructure, reduce technological dependency, and retain flexibility in how their infrastructure is designed.
Key facts
At-a-glance profile data
- Website
- vates.tech
- Headquarters
- Grenoble, France
- Founded
- 2012
- Total funding
- $30M (Growth Equity)
- Business model
- B2B
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2026 | Growth Equity | $30M | Iris Capital, Bpifrance, Bpifrance (Large Venture fund) |
Frequently asked
Is Vates trustworthy and reputable?
StartupHub's Data Trust & Reputation score for Vates is 63 out of 100, a generally safe rating, based on site security posture, privacy practices, malware and phishing checks, and public reputation signals.
How much funding has Vates raised?
Vates has raised a total of $30M in funding. The most recent round on record is Growth Equity.