Lucidity

At Lucidity, we envision a future where cloud storage is not only efficient but also effortlessly autonomous, fundamentally transforming how enterprises manage their data infrastructure. We believe that smart automation can unlock unprecedented cost savings and operational agility across multi-cloud environments, empowering organizations to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure management.

Driven by pioneering cloud engineering and intelligent automation, Lucidity is creating a platform that continuously adapts block storage to actual usage, eliminating waste and complexity in cloud storage management. Our mission is to make cloud storage right for everyone, enabling businesses worldwide to realize the full potential of their cloud investments while reducing their environmental footprint.

Through innovation and a relentless focus on customer impact, we aim to redefine standards for cloud storage efficiency and set a new benchmark in how enterprises harness technology for operational excellence. Lucidity is building a future where cloud storage is simple, scalable, and sustainable for organizations of all sizes.

We've been tracking Lucidity since their 2021 launch, and honestly, they've caught our attention for tackling one of those "unsexy but expensive" cloud problems that most companies just accept as inevitable. While everyone's focused on compute optimization, these folks zeroed in on block storage—and the results speak for themselves.

The Problem They Actually Solve

Here's what impressed us: Lucidity didn't just build another monitoring tool. They created the first truly autonomous platform that automatically scales your cloud storage up or down based on real usage. No more guessing, no more manual tweaking, no more paying for storage you're not using.

Their timing was perfect. With companies burning through cloud budgets faster than ever, someone needed to address the fact that most organizations over-provision storage by 2-3x "just to be safe." That's expensive insurance.

Why the Tech Makes Sense

What sets Lucidity apart is their NoOps approach—the platform runs completely hands-off once it's deployed. We've seen demos where it shrinks unused volumes in real-time and expands them before applications even notice they need more space. It's like having a really smart storage admin who never sleeps.

The multi-cloud support is solid too. Whether you're on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, their auto-scaler works the same way. For enterprises juggling multiple cloud providers, that consistency is gold.

The Numbers That Got Our Attention

Lucidity claims up to 70% cost reduction on cloud storage, and while we always take vendor numbers with a grain of salt, their customer base suggests they're delivering. Fortune 500 companies and major airlines don't typically stick around if the ROI isn't real.

Their 400% year-over-year growth and $21 million Series A also tell a story. WestBridge Capital doesn't throw money at unproven concepts, especially in the competitive cloud tools space.

Who Should Pay Attention

This isn't for startups running a few EC2 instances. Lucidity makes the most sense for enterprises with serious cloud storage footprints—think financial services, healthcare, or retail companies with massive data requirements. If your monthly cloud storage bill makes you wince, they're worth a conversation.

The channel-first approach also means they're building for scale rather than trying to be everything to everyone. Sometimes focused is better.