RightScale
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cloud computing, Software as a service |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Thorsten von Eicken |
| Defunct | 2018 |
| Fate | Acquired by Flexera Software |
| Headquarters | Santa Barbara, California , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Michael Crandell (CEO), Rafael H. Saavedra (VP Engineering), Raphael Simon (CTO), Steve Morrison (CFO), Josh Fraser (SVP Sales & Business Development), Kim Weins (VP Marketing), Bailey Caldwell (VP Customer Success), Ryan Williamson (VP Engineering), Ryan O'Leary (VP Product) |
| Products | RightScale Cloud Management Platform, RightScale Optima |
| Parent | Flexera Software |
RightScale operated as a software-as-a-service firm focused on managing cloud computing services across various providers. Its headquarters were located in Santa Barbara, California, and in 2018, it was acquired by Flexera Software.
History
Established in 2006 by Thorsten von Eicken, who previously served as a professor at Cornell University and worked as a systems architect at Expertcity (which later became Citrix Online), RightScale's executive leadership featured CEO Michael Crandell and VP of Engineering Rafael H. Saavedra. The company created the RightScale Cloud Management Platform (CMP) along with RightScale Optima, designed for enterprises handling multi-cloud infrastructures.
RightScale attracted substantial venture capital investments: $4.5 million in April 2008, $13 million in December 2008, and $25 million in September 2010, reaching a valuation estimated between $100 million and $125 million. These funds fueled expansion and product innovation, strengthening its position within the cloud management sector.
The company's market reach was further enhanced through strategic acquisitions and alliances. In July 2012, it acquired PlanForCloud.com, a service specializing in cloud cost prediction. By November 2012, RightScale had increased its collaboration with Rackspace to support OpenStack platforms. In February 2013, it became the first cloud management provider authorized to resell Google Compute Engine services, thereby extending its global footprint and product range.
In April 2013, RightScale launched the Cloud Maturity Model alongside its State of the Cloud Report, offering insights into enterprise cloud adoption patterns to assist leadership in making informed cloud strategy decisions.
Key members of the executive team included CEO Michael Crandell, CTO Raphael Simon, CFO Steve Morrison, SVP of Sales & Business Development Josh Fraser, VP of Marketing Kim Weins, VP of Customer Success Bailey Caldwell, VP of Engineering Ryan Williamson, and VP of Product Ryan O'Leary—who collectively guided RightScale’s strategic direction until its acquisition by Flexera Software in 2018.
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