LuxCloud raises € 2.1 M in new round of funding to accelerate growth

LuxCloud, the global channel-centric marketplace for cloud services, is reporting it has closed another round of funding, securing € 2.1 million from existing investors. The company will use the funds to continue its rapid growth, further build its solid foundation and capture more of the expanding global cloud computing market, a sector predicted by Gartner to grow this year to $131 billion.

Being recognized as one of the early leaders by renowned research companies like Gartner or IDC, LuxCloud enables partners with the ability to easily deliver the best cloud solutions to their customer base. During the last two months the company has secured numerous partnerships with global brands, including Join Experience, the first so-called Telco 3.0 operator in Europe.

Marco Houwen, CEO and Founder of LuxCloud said, “We started LuxCloud to revolutionize the way businesses consume cloud applications. With our incredible improvements accomplished during the last months we are well positioned to make our vision a reality.” Marco continued, “We will use these funds to secure our position as a leader in the cloud services brokerage sector”.

We will use these funds to secure our position as a leader in the cloud services brokerage sector

Cloud workspace made easy

LuxCloud continues to make significant improvements to bring “Ease of Use” and “Ease of Access” to cloud services, such as Gateway4Cloud, the end-user friendly cloud workspace; or the LuxCloud Cloud Service Layer that enables partners to use and manage services through a complete and simple Application Programming Interface. Other notable improvements include their automate sign-up and partner portal that gives partners the possibility to easy sign up and start selling cloud services in minutes. In addition, partners have now the ability to sell cloud services through their own billing solution, using WHMCS or any other solution that suits with them.

About LuxCloud

LuxCloud is the leading global channel-centric marketplace for cloud services, allowing sales partners to quickly launch and profitably deliver the cloud services demanded by small and medium sized businesses. LuxCloud offers customizable branded solutions enabling VAR’s, system integrators, telecoms and service providers to sell online any and all of the services and applications available on the platform. The range of applications is constantly evolving, reflecting the needs of the market, and includes Web and application hosting, messaging & collaboration, business processes and infrastructure packages. Part of the DCL Group, LuxCloud was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. LuxCloud enables a smooth transition of business to the cloud.