What NVMe Storage does

NVMe Storage (operating as NVMeStorage.com and branded as 'The NVMe Experts') is a Netherlands-based, privately-held value-added reseller and systems integrator of high-performance NVMe flash storage solutions, founded in 2017 in Amsterdam. The company assembles turnkey storage appliances that combine partner technologies — ScaleFlux computational storage drives, Lightbits Labs LightOS (NVMe/TCP software-defined block storage), Cloudian HyperStore (S3-compatible object storage), and iXora immersion cooling cassettes — into validated reference configurations supporting block, file, and object storage workloads. The company positions itself around pre-configured, ready-to-deploy systems rather than building proprietary storage technology.

Revenue is generated through three streams: sale of pre-configured hardware appliances (e.g., the Yowie CL-5340 in 3U 5-Node chassis with capacities from 41TB to 161TB), 3- or 5-year software licenses bundled with hardware and software support, and consulting/integration services. Go-to-market combines a sales-led direct engagement model with a channel partner motion, leveraging ScaleFlux, Lightbits, Cloudian, and RNT Rausch for distribution and joint market development. Demand generation relies on content marketing including an interactive TCO calculator, the 'NVMe Experts' podcast, technical blog content, and SEO.

The company targets enterprise and mid-market customers across AI/ML, DevOps/cloud-native, enterprise IT infrastructure, edge computing, and cloud service provider segments, with a claimed global service footprint despite a 1-10 person headcount and a Netherlands base. No external funding rounds, revenue figures, or named customer wins are disclosed, and ownership structure is undocumented beyond an apparent independent, privately-held status.

Name

NVMe Storage

Legal name

NVMeStorage.com

Website

https://nvmestorage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NVMe Storage is a Netherlands-based value-added reseller and integrator of NVMe flash storage appliances, combining ScaleFlux, Lightbits Labs, Cloudian, and immersion cooling technologies into turnkey enterprise solutions for AI, DevOps, and cloud-native workloads.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise NVMe Flash Storage Solutions

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Computer Storage Devices (3572)

akta.pro primary industry

Storage Virtualization & Software-Defined Storage (SDS) (HDABAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Storage Networking (Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NVMe-oF) (HDABAEAG), Cloud Storage Core Services (Object/Block/File Storage as a Service) (HDABAAAK), Internal Storage Components (SSD/HDD, M.2, controllers) (HDACAGAH), Private Cloud Networking & SDN/NFV Management (HDABABAK)

Keywords

• NVMe storage solutions
• Computational storage drives
• S3 object storage
• NVMe over TCP
• Flash storage appliances

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. NVMe Storage Appliances: Sale of pre-configured, validated hard- and software storage systems as turnkey solutions for block, file and object storage. The company sells storage appliances populated with partner technologies (ScaleFlux, Cloudian, Lightbits) configured for enterprise workloads.
2. Software Licenses: Sale of software licenses including 3-year or 5-year license periods for storage software (e.g., Cloudian HyperStore, LightOS). Licenses include hardware and software support.
3. Consulting and Integration Services: Expert consultation for NVMe storage implementations, TCO analysis, and solution integration for enterprise customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NVMe Storage is an online reseller and integrator of high-performance NVMe flash storage appliances, pre-configuring partner technologies (ScaleFlux computational storage, Cloudian HyperStore S3 object storage, and Lightbits Labs NVMe/TCP block storage) with immersion cooling into turnkey systems for AI and DevOps workloads.

Product overview

NVMeStorage.com is an NVMe storage integrator and expert, offering private cloud data storage solutions for the AI and DevOps era. The company resells and integrates a portfolio of specialized storage products from partners: Lightbits Labs LightOS (NVMe/TCP block storage with Kubernetes CSI support), Cloudian HyperStore/Yowie (all-flash S3 object storage appliances), ScaleFlux (computational storage SSDs with hardware compression), and NGD Systems Catalina (computational storage with ARM processors for edge computing). Additional offerings include immersion cooling cassettes and an NVMe SSD TCO calculator. Pre-configured turnkey systems deliver block, file, and object storage for Kubernetes, VMware, and AI database workloads.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yowie Appliances (Cloudian HyperStore) All-flash S3-compatible object storage appliances built on Cloudian HyperStore, targeted at enterprises needing scalable object storage for AI and data-intensive workloads.
• Lightbits Labs LightOS Software-defined NVMe/TCP block storage platform resold and integrated for enterprises requiring high-performance, disaggregated block storage over standard TCP networks.
• ScaleFlux Computational Storage SSDs Computational storage drives with built-in compression that offload data processing from the host CPU, sold to enterprises for improved storage density and performance.
• Immersion Cooling Storage Cassettes Closed-cassette immersion cooling storage solution designed to improve density and thermal management for high-performance NVMe storage deployments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10x better performance, latency, endurance, and economics compared to ordinary NVMe SSDs
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RNT RauschcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 21 December 2023Germany-based technology pioneer with 20+ years experience in high-tech server and storage industry. RNT Rausch joined NVMestorage.com to build on NVME capabilities offering customers simple, scalable, cost-efficient solutions that integrate with any orchestration system on any server or cloud. Partnership announced December 21, 2023.
• ScaleFluxcoreTechnology or IntegrationComputational storage drive developer with System-on-Chip (SoC) technology. ScaleFlux SSDs provide breakthrough enterprise SSD capability with write reduction technology enhancing drive-level performance, endurance, reliability, and efficiency. Their technology quadruples capacity, doubles bandwidth, and nearly doubles IOPS compared to standard NVMe SSDs.
• CloudiancoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of S3 Object Storage with HyperStore software. Cloudian S3 Object Storage appliances provide HyperStore all-flash systems built for demanding performance-centric workflows with deterministic access times and lower latency. Available as Yowie CL-5340 appliances in 3U 5-Node chassis.
• Lightbits LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of LightOS software-defined NVMe storage. Lightbits Labs LightOS is simple, flexible, software-defined, highly performant storage that accelerates applications in private and edge clouds. Runs on standard TCP/IP networks delivering composable, scale-up or scale-out redundant NVMe/TCP storage that performs like local flash.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• WEKA: AI and HPC-focused data platform built on NVMe storage, serving GPU-accelerated workloads at enterprises and research organizations. Directly competes for the same AI/ML storage budgets as NVMe Storage, with stronger enterprise traction and significantly more capital, but a less flexible deployment model.
• NGD Systems: Computational storage vendor whose Catalina ARM-based computational storage drives are mentioned in NVMe Storage's product overview. Both companies target edge computing and AI inference workloads where in-storage compute reduces data movement; NGD competes with NVMe Storage's ScaleFlux-integrated offerings.
• VAST Data: AI-focused unified storage platform combining high-performance NVMe with QLC flash economics and disaggregated architecture. Targets the same AI/ML, deep learning, and analytics workloads as NVMe Storage's solutions, but at much larger scale and with proprietary IP, positioning it as a more credible threat in enterprise AI storage deals.

Broad incumbents

• Pure Storage: Vertically-integrated all-flash array vendor with FlashBlade and FlashArray product lines targeting enterprise AI, analytics, and Kubernetes workloads. Competes broadly with NVMe Storage's integrated offerings, especially in mid-market and enterprise accounts where Pure's brand recognition and direct sales motion outweigh NVMe Storage's specialized expertise.
• NetApp: Enterprise storage incumbent with AFF all-flash arrays and ONTAP software, plus NVIDIA-certified AI storage solutions. Competes with NVMe Storage for enterprise AI infrastructure budgets, particularly in accounts that prefer single-vendor relationships with global support and established compliance certifications.
• Dell Technologies (PowerStore): PowerStore and PowerScale product lines deliver NVMe-based block and file/object storage for enterprise and Kubernetes workloads. Dell's massive direct sales, services, and financing capabilities make it a formidable competitor to NVMe Storage in any enterprise deal of meaningful size.

Direct peers

• Cloudian: S3-compatible object storage vendor whose HyperStore software powers NVMe Storage's Yowie all-flash S3 appliances. Cloudian sells direct to enterprises and service providers, overlapping with NVMe Storage's CSP and enterprise customers, and competes on Kubernetes persistent storage with NVMe/TCP alternatives.
• Lightbits Labs: Provider of LightOS software-defined NVMe/TCP block storage that NVMe Storage resells as a turnkey appliance. Lightbits is both a technology partner and a direct competitor, selling into the same Kubernetes, VMware, and AI database workloads across cloud providers and enterprises.
• ScaleFlux: Computational storage SSD developer whose drives (CSD 3000 series) form a core component of NVMe Storage's appliance portfolio. ScaleFlux is both a technology supplier and a competitor in the sense that it sells direct to enterprise customers while also enabling NVMe Storage to resell integrated solutions.

Others

• RNT Rausch: Germany-based server and storage systems integrator that became NVMe Storage's implementation partner in December 2023. RNT Rausch also operates as an independent systems integrator with overlapping customer base in DACH region, making it both a partner and a potential alternative for buyers evaluating similar NVMe solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nvmestorage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rnt-rausch-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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