Name

SBCloud

Legal name

SBCloud

Website

https://sbcloud.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SBCloud is a Russian IaaS and managed cloud services provider in Moscow operating a Tier III data center, offering virtual data centers, BaaS/DRaaS, DaaS, compliance-certified clouds (152-FZ, GIS K-2), and partner-channel distribution for enterprise and mid-market customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Cloud Compute & Virtualization Stack (HCI/VMs/Kubernetes) (HDABAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid Cloud Storage & Backup Infrastructure (HDABAMAG), Backup & Restore Platforms (Cloud Backup) (HDABAIAB)

Keywords

• Cloud infrastructure services
• Virtual data centers
• Disaster recovery services
• Managed cloud hosting
• Enterprise cloud platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. IaaS Cloud Resources: Cloud infrastructure services including VMware and RUSTEK-based virtual data centers, charged on subscription or usage basis
2. DaaS / Virtual Desktops: Desktop-as-a-Service and VDI solutions using Microsoft and Citrix technologies
3. BaaS / DRaaS: Backup and Disaster Recovery as a Service using Veeam products
4. Bare Metal Servers: Dedicated physical server rental in certified Tier III data center in Moscow
5. Colocation: Server rack and unit rental in Tier III data center with DDoS protection
6. SaaS Services: Corporate email (Microsoft Exchange), cloud messenger (Express), and NextCloud storage services
7. Professional Services: Cloud migration, consulting, and private/hybrid cloud design services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SBCloud is a Russian cloud infrastructure provider operating a Tier III data center in Moscow. It delivers IaaS virtual data centers on VMware ESXi and its proprietary RUSTEK (KVM) hypervisors, complemented by DaaS/VDI virtual desktops, BaaS/DRaaS powered by Veeam, bare metal server rental, colocation, DDoS-protected connectivity, and SaaS offerings (Microsoft Exchange, Express messenger, NextCloud storage). It also provides professional cloud migration, consulting, and private/hybrid cloud design services to enterprise and mid-market customers in Russia.

Product overview

SBCloud provides a comprehensive cloud infrastructure and services platform with over 10 years of experience. The portfolio spans three main layers: IaaS offerings including VMware-based and RUSTEK/KVM-based virtual data centers (ВЦОД) in standard and high-performance configurations, compliance-focused clouds for Russian Federal Law 152-FZ and GIS K-2 requirements, Kubernetes clusters (KaaS), private cloud solutions, and Microsoft Azure multi-cloud; SaaS services including Microsoft Exchange corporate email, Express messenger, and NextCloud cloud storage; workspace solutions including DaaS (Remote Desktop, Windows Virtual Desktop, Citrix Cloud), VDI infrastructure, and virtual USB keys; storage solutions including S3 object storage, dedicated disk space, and storage systems; disaster recovery and backup services (DRaaS, BaaS) powered by Veeam; physical infrastructure including bare metal servers (LOW-END/MIDDLE-END/HIGH-END configurations), colocation, and DDoS-protected network channels; and professional services including cloud migration, consulting, and private/hybrid cloud design. The platform targets enterprise customers requiring compliant, reliable cloud infrastructure with emphasis on Russian regulatory compliance and multi-hypervisor support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VMware Data Center (ВЦОД VMware) Public cloud infrastructure built on VMware ESXi hypervisor, providing virtual data centers for business-critical workloads and applications.
• RUSTEK Data Center (ВЦОД РУСТЭК) Cloud infrastructure built on the proprietary RUSTEK (KVM-based) virtualization platform, providing a domestic Russian alternative for virtual data centers.
• VMware Data Center 3.6 GHz (ВЦОД VMware 3.6 GHz) High-performance VMware ESXi-based cloud infrastructure with 3.6 GHz processor frequency for high-load enterprise systems.
• 152-FZ Compliant Cloud (Облако «152-ФЗ») Cloud infrastructure built in accordance with Russian Federal Law No. 152-FZ at UZ-3 protection level for personal data processing workloads.
• GIS K-2 Secure Cloud (Облако «ГИС К2») Highly secure cloud infrastructure certified for GIS K-2 and ISPDn UZ-2 compliance, suitable for government information systems and sensitive data.
• Kubernetes as a Service (KaaS) Managed Kubernetes clusters running on reliable, scalable VMware-based VM infrastructure for deploying and running high-load web applications.
• Private VMware Cloud (Частное облако VMware) Customer-managed VMware-based private cloud infrastructure delivered in an isolated and secure environment with built-in information security tools.
• Private RUSTEK Cloud (Частное облако РУСТЭК) Full-stack technology platform for customer-managed private cloud deployments built on the RUSTEK virtualization stack.
• Microsoft Azure Multi-cloud (Мультиоблако «Microsoft Azure») Multi-cloud solution that delivers Microsoft Azure services and technologies with end-to-end support from SBCloud specialists.
• Microsoft Exchange Corporate Email (Корпоративная почта Microsoft Exchange) Cloud-delivered corporate email service built on Microsoft Exchange Server.
• Express Corporate Cloud Messenger (Корпоративный облачный мессенджер Express) Enterprise-grade integrated cloud communications and messaging system delivered from SBCloud's cloud for corporate users.
• NextCloud Cloud Storage (Облачное хранилище) Cloud storage solution based on NextCloud that enables collaborative work with documents and data from any device.
• Remote Desktop / Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Personal virtual desktop in the cloud built on Microsoft Remote Desktop, Windows Virtual Desktop, and Citrix Cloud technologies.
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Solution for automating standardized virtual workstations in an isolated, secure, customer-managed environment built on RUSTEK, Citrix, or Microsoft technologies.
• Virtual USB Keys (SEH Dongleserver) USB device virtualization solution using SEH Dongleserver that makes USB keys available over the network from any location, protected against theft, loss, and damage.
• S3 Object Storage (Объектное хранилище S3) Unlimited-capacity object storage service with versioning, accessible globally via the Amazon S3 protocol.
• Dedicated Disk Space Rental (Аренда выделенного дискового пространства) Rental of dedicated space on shared fault-tolerant storage systems for databases, virtual machines, archives, and backups.
• Storage System Rental (Аренда СХД) Rental of high-performance dedicated storage systems with direct connection to customer-owned equipment or SBCloud compute resources.
• Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Cloud-based disaster recovery solution for virtual machines using Veeam technology, used when the primary site fails or during scheduled maintenance.
• Backup as a Service (BaaS) Cloud-based infrastructure backup service with backup storage in SBCloud's cloud, powered by Veeam Backup & Recovery products.
• Cold Backup Storage in the Cloud (S3) Cost-effective S3-based storage tier for disk images and archival backups with built-in data redundancy.
• Bare Metal Server Rental (Аренда выделенного сервера) Physical dedicated server rental hosted in SBCloud's certified Tier III Moscow data center, available in LOW-END, MIDDLE-END, and HIGH-END hardware configurations.
• Colocation (Аренда серверных стоек и юнитов) Rental of server racks and units inside SBCloud's Tier III data center, with the option to combine customer-owned equipment with SBCloud cloud services.
• DDoS-Protected Connectivity (Аренда каналов связи с защитой от DDoS) High-speed dedicated connectivity channels from 1 to 10 Gbps with DDoS protection and WAF, plus network links between customer offices and SBCloud-hosted equipment.
• Cloud Migration Services (Миграция в облако) End-to-end cloud migration service with SBCloud specialist support at every stage, designed for predictable timelines and minimal risk.
• Cloud Consulting (Облачный консалтинг) Comprehensive IT infrastructure assessment for cloud adoption and cost optimization, including design of a cloud transformation program.
• Private or Hybrid Cloud Design (Проектирование частного или гибридного облака) Turnkey design and construction of private or hybrid cloud infrastructure leveraging SBCloud's expertise and competency center.
• White Label Cloud (Облако «White Label») Fully branded cloud offering operated under the partner's own brand, delivered without investment in equipment or engineering staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimize service availability risks with backup data center infrastructure
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for cloud infrastructure using ESXi hypervisor, vSAN, and related VMware solutions for enterprise virtualization
• RUSTEK (РУСТЭК)coreTechnology or IntegrationProprietary Russian virtualization platform using KVM hypervisor for domestic cloud infrastructure independent of foreign technology
• VeeamcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for Backup as a Service and Disaster Recovery as a Service using Veeam Backup & Recovery products
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-product partnership including Microsoft Azure multi-cloud services, Exchange Server for corporate email, Remote Desktop and Windows Virtual Desktop for DaaS
• CitrixmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) solutions and Citrix Cloud integration for enterprise desktop virtualization
• NextCloudmajorTechnology or IntegrationCloud storage service based on NextCloud platform for collaborative document management and data storage

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Yandex Cloud: Yandex's public cloud platform, one of Russia's largest IaaS/PaaS/SaaS providers. Directly comparable to SBCloud on IaaS, managed Kubernetes, object storage, and database services, with a broader catalog and far larger scale.
• Cloud.ru (ex-SberCloud): Cloud.ru (formerly SberCloud) is a major Russian enterprise cloud provider spun from Sber, offering IaaS, PaaS, and government-grade clouds. Comparable to SBCloud on virtualization stacks, compliance clouds, and enterprise-focused GTM in Russia.
• VK Cloud: VK Group's cloud unit providing IaaS, Kubernetes, databases, storage, and AI/ML services to Russian enterprises. Overlaps with SBCloud on cloud infrastructure, data services, and enterprise compliance positioning.
• Rostelecom Cloud / Data Centers: Rostelecom's enterprise and government cloud and data-center services arm. Comparable to SBCloud in offering IaaS, certified government clouds, and managed services to Russian regulated customers.

Direct peers

• Selectel: Russian independent IaaS and dedicated server/colocation provider with multiple data centers. Closest direct competitor to SBCloud on virtualization-based cloud, bare metal servers, colocation, and Tier III infrastructure in Russia.
• DataLine: Large Russian data-center and managed-cloud operator (DataLine/Ixora) offering colocation, IaaS, backup, and BaaS. Directly comparable to SBCloud on Tier III facilities, cloud infrastructure, and DR/backup services for Russian enterprises.
• Servers.com: Infrastructure provider offering bare metal, colocation, and cloud across multiple regions including Russia/CIS. Comparable to SBCloud on dedicated servers, hybrid cloud, and managed hosting for enterprise workloads.
• Rusonyx (Rusonyx / Rcloud): Long-running Russian hosting and cloud provider (Rusonyx/1cloud ecosystem) offering virtual servers, backups, and managed cloud. Comparable mid-sized independent IaaS competitor within the same Russian market.
• IT-Grad: Russian enterprise cloud and managed services provider focused on virtualization, DR/backup, and private/hybrid cloud builds. Directly comparable to SBCloud on VMware/KVM virtualization stacks and regulated workloads.
• M1Cloud (Stack Group): Russian IaaS provider with government-grade compliant clouds (152-FZ), data-center services, and managed cloud offerings. Overlaps with SBCloud on regulated-cloud positioning and enterprise virtualization services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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