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Rubrik

“Can a cybersecurity-first data management platform become the standard for enterprise ransomware resilience and AI-powered data security across hybrid cloud environments?”

Founded2014
HQPalo Alto, California, USA
Total raised$550M+ (pre-IPO)
Latest roundIPO, April 2024
Valuation$5.6B (IPO, April 2024)
IndustryVertical SaaS / Cybersecurity
The story

Founded in 2014 as an enterprise data management and backup/recovery platform, Rubrik pivoted its positioning to become a data security company — emphasizing ransomware recovery, cyber resilience, and AI-driven threat detection rather than pure backup. The company went public in April 2024 and has leaned heavily into the AI angle, acquiring Predibase to bolster its machine learning capabilities. Its embedded finance footprint is minimal, reflecting its role as a B2B cybersecurity SaaS vendor rather than a financial services platform.

Last 12 months
2024-04
Product timeline
2014
Founded as an enterprise data management and backup/recovery company based in Palo Alto.· pivot
2024
Completed IPO on NYSE under ticker RBRK, pricing at $32/share above projected range and raising ~$752M.· ipo
2024
Acquired Predibase LLC, an AI/ML platform startup, expanding AI capabilities for data security.· acquisition
The stack
1 layer disclosed in Rubrik’s embedded-finance stack
Lending
vartanaB2B financing / customer payment plans for enterprise software purchases
Accounting gap: none

Rubrik — frequently asked

Who provides Rubrik's lending?

Rubrik's lending and capital products are provided by vartana.

Where is Rubrik headquartered?

Rubrik is founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA.

How much funding has Rubrik raised?

Rubrik has raised $550M+ (pre-IPO) in total (latest round: IPO, April 2024; valuation: $5.6B (IPO, April 2024)).

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