Lightedge
Track on RadarAcquired by GI Partners · 2021
Managed hybrid IT infrastructure and cloud services provider for enterprises.
- Total raised
- $5M
- Employees
- 360
- Founded
- 1996
- Momentum
- 28
Stalling
Data updated August 2026
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Lightedge is a cybersecurity company specializing in Cloud Security, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Des_Moines, United States. It has raised $5M in total funding, employs about 360 people, and was acquired by GI Partners in 2021.
Lightedge is a managed IT infrastructure and hybrid cloud services provider with over 30 years of operational history, founded in 1996. The company offers a range of services centered on hybrid IT operations, managed cloud, and data center infrastructure, serving organizations that need to manage workloads across on-premises, private cloud, and multi-cloud environments. Lightedge's service portfolio includes managed services for major cloud platforms such as AWS and Microsoft Azure, as well as support for IBM i and AIX workloads integrated on-network with AWS. The company holds AWS Premier Tier Partner status, Azure Gold Cloud Platform Competency, and was recognized as one of VMware's top 100 global Pinnacle Partners in 2025. It also achieved HITRUST Certification in 2019, indicating a focus on compliance-driven environments, particularly in regulated industries such as healthcare and finance. The company's approach is described as hybrid-first, meaning it assists clients in determining the appropriate placement of workloads—whether on-premises, in a private cloud, or across multiple public cloud platforms—based on operational and business requirements. Lightedge also addresses compliance and security considerations as part of its infrastructure management offerings. Its client base includes large enterprises across multiple industries, with named customers including Nintendo, Costco, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Sony, Caterpillar, 3M, and Anheuser-Busch InBev. Lightedge positions itself as an infrastructure partner for organizations undergoing IT transformation or modernization.
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When was Lightedge founded?▾
Lightedge was founded in 1996.
Where is Lightedge headquartered?▾
Lightedge is headquartered in Des_Moines, United States.
How much funding has Lightedge raised?▾
Lightedge has raised a total of $5M in total funding.
Is Lightedge public or private?▾
Lightedge is a privately-held company.
How many employees does Lightedge have?▾
Lightedge has approximately 360 employees.