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Virtana’s AI-powered platform delivers the deepest hybrid infrastructure observability, empowering you to optimize performance, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.

Founded in 2008, more than 150 Global 2000 enterprise customers such as AstraZeneca, Dell, Apple, Geico, Costco, Nasdaq, and Boeing, have long valued Virtana's software solutions. With advanced AI-powered capabilities, Virtana helps IT teams proactively address issues, streamline operations, and transform infrastructure into strategic assets in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

In 2023 Virtana Corp. was named:

• Top 20 Coolest Cloud Monitoring Companies (Cloud 100) by CRN.
• Best Place to Work in the Bay Area by Comparably.
• In eight Gartner® reports for innovation in Infrastructure Monitoring and Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps).

💰 Funding details

In the most recent funding round, Virtana raised $73 million in Series C funding in January 2022, led by Atalaya Capital Management and Elm Park Capital Management, among others. Virtana has raised a total of $192.42 million so far!

We are Proximity - a global team of coders, designers, product managers, geeks and experts. We solve hard, long-term engineering problems and build cutting edge tech products.

About us

Born in 2019, Proximity Works is a global, fully distributed tech firm headquartered in San Francisco - with hubs across Mumbai, Dubai, Toronto, Stockholm, and Bengaluru. We’re in the business of solving high-stakes engineering challenges with AI-powered solutions tailored for industries like sports, media & entertainment, fintech, and enterprise platforms. From real-time game analytics and ticketing workflows to creative content generation, we help build software that serves millions every day.

About the Founders

At the helm is Hardik Jagda, CEO - a technologist with a startup DNA who brings clarity to complexity and a passion for building delightful experiences.

Milestones & Impact

• Trusted by some of the world’s biggest players - from major media & entertainment giants to one of the world’s largest cricket websites and the second-largest stock exchange in the world.
• Delivered game-changing tech: slashing content creation by 90%, doubling performance metrics for NASDAQ clients, and accelerating speed/performance wins for platforms like Dream11.

Culture & Why It Matters

• Fully distributed and flexible: work 100% remotely, design your own schedule, build habits that work for you and not the other way around.
• People-first culture: Community events, “Proxonaut battles,” monthly off-sites, and a liberal referral policy keep us connected even when we’re apart.
• High-trust environment: autonomy is encouraged. You’re empowered to act, learn fast, and iterate boldly. We know great work comes when talented people have space to think and create.

Sun King is a leading global provider of off-grid solar energy solutions, designed to serve the 1.8 billion people who lack reliable or affordable access to traditional electrical grids. With a mission to power brighter lives, the company focuses on underserved markets across Africa and Asia. Sun King's product range includes solar lanterns, solar home systems, and solar inverters, tailored to meet a variety of energy needs—from portable lighting to powering entire homes.

The company's innovative solutions, such as the recently launched PowerHub 3300 and expandable solar home systems, reflect their commitment to evolving customer demands. With operations in over 40 countries and millions of products sold, Sun King makes solar energy accessible through pay-as-you-go financing options. The company’s network of field agents plays a key role in selling, installing, and servicing products, driving local economic development. Rooted in sustainability, Sun King also implements a Sustainable Financing Framework and ensures customer satisfaction through extensive service centers and after-sales support.

Ven Analytics – Derived from the Sanskrit word वेण् meaning “to know”. We are a media focused Analytics company and we build applications and dashboards beyond imagination. Our services and products are laser focused to solve Analytics problems FOR Broadcasters, Agencies and Advertisers.

Agile Startup

Our agility helps us percolate through the hierarchy and rapidly deploy solutions for bottommost contributor

Best of Both

A through understanding of business and technology sets us apart from our competitors

Young and Vibrant

Being a young organization we are eager to take up new challenges and make sure we custom deliver them as requested

VISION

Our vision is to become the destination AdTech company for the entire M&E sector

MISSION

We are on a perpetual mission to solve big problems and deliver exponential value to our clients

Forbes Advisor is a global consumer-finance platform under the Forbes brand, dedicated to simplifying decisions around money, insurance, loans, banking, real estate and more. Its mission is “Smart Financial Decisions Made Simple.”

The site publishes deep research-backed reviews, product comparisons, advice and guides — all of which help people make confident financial choices.

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