Pliant Technology

Pliant Technology is a company that specializes in designing and developing Enterprise Flash Drives (EFDs), a new class of ultra-high performance, solid-state data storage devices tailored for data centers and high-performance computing environments. The Lightning EFD product family incorporates advanced controller design and software architecture to deliver significant improvements in I/O performance and reliability over existing SSD technology. The company's focus on meeting the growing global demand for "Green IT" is reflected in their efforts to reduce energy consumption and minimize physical space requirements for enterprise data storage.

Founded in 2006 by a team of storage industry experts with a successful track record, Pliant Technology boasts a management team that includes technologists and executives from notable companies such as Fujitsu, IBM, Seagate, Maxtor, Quantum, and Conner. Their last notable round of investment, totaling $27.30M, took place on 05 January 2010 and was supported by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Divergent Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and Arcturus Capital. With its strong technological foundation, commitment to energy efficiency, and an experienced leadership team, Pliant Technology presents an intriguing opportunity for venture capital investment.