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Start9

Start9

Private
Denver, ColoradoAI, Data & Cloud Infrastructurehttps://start9.com

Last Round

Seed

Mar 25, 2022

Total Funding Raised

$1.2M

Company Overview

Start9 operates in AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure and is based in Denver, Colorado. Its latest recorded funding round was a Seed round in March 2022.

Start9 is a software and hardware company that provides a personal server operating system, StartOS, and plug-and-play servers for running self-hosted software.

Sector

AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure

Verticals

Computing Hardware, Blockchain Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Protection, Decentralized Storage

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Non-AI

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Start9 Comparables

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Start9 Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
SeedMar 25, 2022
SeedJul 1, 2020
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Matt Hill

CEO

Executive Team

Aiden McClelland

Chief Technology Officer

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Start9 Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Start9 investors
InvestorRounds
Lightning VenturesSeed
Ten31Seed

Market signals

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  • Jun 2, 2026

    Grew 50% QoQ from 6 to 9 employees.

  • Jul 2, 2025

    Monthly visitors grew 40% MoM, reaching 41.4K.

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Start9 Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Start9 a public or private company?

Start9 is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Start9?

Start9 is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Start9's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Start9 worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Start9 is not publicly available.

Can I buy Start9 stock?

Start9 shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Start9's last funding round?

Start9's most recent funding round was Seed on March 25, 2022.

Who are the main investors in Start9?

Key investors in Start9 include Lightning Ventures.

Will Start9 IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Start9.

How can I track Start9 secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Start9's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersDenver, Colorado
Employee Range8
Year Founded2020
Last FundingMar 25, 2022

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