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Slide Raises $70 Million to Expand BCDR Platform for Managed Service Providers
The funding will support global expansion, accelerate product development, and strengthen Slide's position in the MSP backup and disaster recovery market.
Mar. 10, 2026 at 5:05pm
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Slide, a business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) platform built for managed service providers (MSPs), has raised $70 million in Series B funding led by General Catalyst. The funding will be used to support global expansion, accelerate product development, and strengthen Slide's position in the MSP backup and disaster recovery market.
Why it matters
The BCDR market is an important one for MSPs, as they need reliable and secure solutions to protect their clients' data. Slide's platform, built from the ground up without legacy infrastructure, aims to provide MSPs with a modern, high-performance, and secure BCDR solution that prioritizes their needs.
The details
Slide, founded by Datto founder and former CEO Austin McChord and former Datto general counsel and chief people officer Michael Fass, is expanding its global footprint with the opening of a UK office and the launch of a dedicated data center in Germany. The funding will also be used to scale operations globally, invest in engineering and product development, and expand Slide's ecosystem by deepening integrations with tools used by MSPs and developing additional backup products tailored to their workflows.
- Slide announced the $70 million Series B funding on March 10, 2026.
The players
Slide
A business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) platform built for managed service providers (MSPs).
General Catalyst
The lead investor in Slide's $70 million Series B funding round.
Austin McChord
Co-founder and chairman of the board of Slide, and the former CEO of Datto.
Michael Fass
Co-founder and CEO of Slide, and the former general counsel and chief people officer of Datto.
Derrick Ross
Director at Hampshire Business Computers, a UK-based MSP that is excited to bring Slide's platform to its clients.
What they’re saying
“This funding marks a major milestone in Slide's journey. In our first year, MSPs have spoken loudly and clearly: they want a modern, secure, high-performance BCDR platform from a partner who is singularly focused on their success. This funding ensures we remain independent, product-focused, and resilient—while continuing to invest in innovation and in the people who make it possible.”
— Michael Fass, Co-Founder And CEO, Slide
“The first year of Slide has been about reminding the channel what innovation looks like. New entrants in BCDR are very rare. The results and investment show the channel is recognizing the hard work and MSP alignment of this team. This round gives Slide the resources to expand the scope of our products and the geographic reach of the company. I could not be more excited about what comes next.”
— Austin McChord, Co-Founder And Chairman Of The Board, Slide
“We believe the most enduring companies are built with deep customer empathy and a willingness to take on entrenched incumbents. Slide is doing exactly that. Michael, Austin and the team understand the MSP community at a foundational level and are rebuilding a critical category with modern architecture and long-term conviction. We're proud to partner with Slide as they scale globally and continue to earn the trust of MSPs every day.”
— Mark Crane, Partner, General Catalyst
“We've been watching Slide's momentum over the past year and were genuinely excited to see a modern BCDR platform finally arrive in the UK. For MSPs here, having access to Slide's high-performance architecture, security-first design, and partner-centric approach, combined with local support and in-region data centres, is a game changer. It's refreshing to see a vendor truly listening to the MSP community and delivering innovation without the legacy baggage and the long term contracts. We're thrilled to bring Slide to our clients and to grow alongside a company that is clearly committed to the channel for the long term.”
— Derrick Ross, Director, Hampshire Business Computers
What’s next
Slide plans to use the funding to accelerate its global expansion, with a focus on supporting MSP partners across the EMEA region through the opening of a UK office and the launch of a dedicated data center in Germany.
The takeaway
Slide's $70 million Series B funding round highlights the growing demand for modern, secure, and high-performance BCDR solutions tailored specifically for the needs of managed service providers. The company's commitment to innovation, customer empathy, and channel-centric approach positions it well to disrupt the established players in the BCDR market.
