Media Kit
Company Description
Our Tagline
HYCU, #1 AI Resilience Company
What We Do
HYCU Inc. is making the world a safer place with its purpose-built Data Protection as a Service (DPaaS) platform that makes it simple to move data freely, easily and safely without the burden of managing and scaling infrastructure.
Our Background
At HYCU, we see the world in a fundamentally different way. We believe in flexibility and safety. We believe that you shouldn’t be locked into contracts that do not favor your needs first and foremost. And, most importantly, we believe that no one understands your business like you do and, therefore, you should be in control of your data.
HYCU R-Cloud is our multi-cloud and hybrid IT data protection as a service (DPaaS) platform. We make it simple for you to move your data freely, easily, and safely without the burden of managing and scaling infrastructure. Our public cloud and hybrid environment platform allows you to enjoy data resiliency without constraint. With HYCU, data anywhere, protected everywhere.
With $140M raised to date, we are privately-held with thousands of customers and 440+ partners in 78 countries worldwide. With our industry-leading 91 NPS score and average recoverability time of 16 minutes from ransomware, we are helping to build a safer world.
Our Boilerplate
HYCU, Inc. is the #1 AI Resilience Company that protects, uncovers, and recovers the data that runs your business. With one platform covering more than 100 workloads across AI systems, SaaS applications, cloud environments, and on‑premises infrastructure, HYCU reduces cost for customers by eliminating complex, out‑of‑phase data protection operations. With HYCU R‑Cloud, customers protect any workload, recover data to a location of their choice, and connect and correlate that data to streamline compliance and governance processes. When disruption occurs, customers safely and securely resume operations quickly and efficiently—achieving true AI data resilience. Based in Boston, HYCU is trusted by thousands of enterprises and government agencies worldwide.
Leadership and Bios
Simon Taylor
Simon Taylor is the founder and CEO of HYCU. A serial entrepreneur, prior to HYCU, Simon led Comtrade Software, an infrastructure monitoring business, sold to Citrix. Having raised more than $140M at HYCU, Simon has more than 20 years' experience in go-to-market strategy development, product marketing and channel sales management for high-growth, tech companies. An Instituto de Empresa (Madrid) MBA graduate, he has worked with leading companies such as Comtrade Group, Forrester Research, Putnam Investments and Omgeo.
Goran Garevski
Goran Garevski is the CTO at HYCU. Goran has more than 20 years' experience in engineering and technology innovation in the data protection, virtualization, and cloud industries. He leads and drives innovation within HYCU's research, engineering, and customer support organizations. Prior to HYCU, he has worked with leading and emerging companies such as StorScape and Comtrade Group.
Tanja Perić
Tanja Peric is the CPO at HYCU where she leads talent management and acquisition. She has more than 20 years' experience leading human resources and talent innovation at global companies. She is a Cotrugli Business School MBA graduate and has senior executive experience with leading companies such as Endava and Comtrade Group.
Brian Babineau
A Boston native, Brian serves as the Chief Customer Officer at HYCU, responsible for leading the company's global Customer Success organization. In this role, he ensures customers receive positive outcomes throughout their data protection and management journey with HYCU.
Prior to joining HYCU, Brian held various leadership positions at Barracuda, including Chief Customer Officer, VP of Product Marketing, and heading the team that quintupled Barracuda's MSP business. Earlier in his career, he held roles at NetApp, EMC, and the Enterprise Strategy Group.
Justin Schumacher
Justin Schumacher is the CFO at HYCU. Justin is responsible for financial processes and systems to support hypergrowth for HYCU. Justin has more than 20 years' experience with hypergrowth, SaaS and data protection. Prior to HYCU, he held senior fiscal management positions with companies such as JumpCloud, Uplight, Simple Energy, SolidFire, DataLogix and KPMG.
Chris Nelson
Chris Nelson is a seasoned technology professional with a passion for driving change and achieving results. Throughout his career, he has worked with industry leaders such as Quantum, Hitachi Data Systems, Zerto, DomainTools, and currently HYCU, where he focuses on SaaS discovery and visualization solutions for data protection.
With a global perspective, Chris engages with companies worldwide to solve business problems through innovative technology. His expertise lies in aligning cutting-edge solutions with specific business needs, ensuring optimal outcomes for his clients.