
_Cloud computing marketplace strengthens security posture_

**LOS ANGELES, CA** - April 10, 2025 - [Vast.ai](https://vast.ai), the leading cloud GPU platform for AI and ML, today announced it has successfully completed its SOC 2 Type I audit, demonstrating the company's commitment to maintaining robust security protocols that meet SOC 2 compliance requirements for data security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy..

The SOC 2 Type I certification is an important validation of Vast.ai's security infrastructure after more than six years of global delivery of reliable compute services. This certification confirms that the company has implemented appropriate controls designed to protect customer data and maintain system integrity.

"This certification milestone reflects our unwavering dedication to security as we continue scaling our platform," said Travis Cannell, COO, Vast.ai. "For our customers who depend on our infrastructure for mission-critical operations, this provides additional assurance that their data is protected according to industry standards."

SOC 2 compliance, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), evaluates an organization's controls against specific trust criteria, including security, availability, processing integrity, and data confidentiality. The Type I report provides a snapshot assessment of these controls at a particular moment.

As part of its ongoing commitment to compliance and security, Vast.ai is already preparing for the more rigorous SOC 2 Type II audit, which will evaluate the effectiveness of these controls over an extended period. The company is also pursuing additional compliance certifications to better serve organizations with strict regulatory requirements.

Customers interested in receiving a copy of Vast.ai's SOC 2 report can contact compliance@vast.ai or schedule a consultation through the company's website.

**About Vast.ai**  
Founded in 2018, Vast.ai is the leading cloud GPU platform for AI & ML. The service connects data centers and professionals running the Vast hosting software with users who can quickly find the best deals for AI compute according to their specific requirements. Vast.ai GPU rentals are \~3-5X cheaper than current alternatives.

**Media Contact:**  
Lindsay Stevens  
[press@vast.ai](mailto:press@vast.ai)  
213-200-9638


Cloud computing marketplace strengthens security posture

Vast.ai Achieves Security Milestone with SOC 2 Type I Certification


**Los Angeles, CA** – December 10, 2024 – [Vast.ai](https://vast.ai), the leading cloud GPU platform for AI and ML, today announced the launch of Virtual Machine (VM) support on its platform. The move underscores Vast.ai’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-performance computing resources and empowering developers, researchers, and enterprises to innovate faster.

Since 2018, Vast.ai’s Docker-based platform has helped customers quickly experiment with cutting-edge machine learning models, deep learning frameworks, and high-performance simulations at industry-leading prices. By adding VM support, Vast.ai removes the need to rely solely on custom Docker images, streamlining workflows and improving time-to-market.

Key Benefits of Virtual Machine Support Include:

-   **Enhanced Flexibility**: Users can run low-level debugging and performance profiling utilities and are not constrained by container environments.
-   **Kernel-space Customizations**: Developers gain granular control over their systems, enabling custom driver installations, kernel tweaks, and integration of specialized frameworks.
-   **Faster Iteration**: Rather than pre-building and pushing custom Docker images, users can run Docker inside the instance.
-   **Improved Security**: Virtual Machines offer an improved security posture for sensitive workloads.

“We’ve always believed that democratizing GPU access means offering maximum flexibility,” said Travis Cannell, COO, Vast.ai. “Virtual Machine support was the natural next step, providing more control, ease of use, and enabling researchers to build and iterate.”

Vast.ai’s new VM feature builds on the company’s established track record of cost-effective GPU availability, now offering the freedom to run Docker inside a VM or adapt environments to meet the evolving needs of AI and HPC applications.

To launch a VM today, visit [https://cloud.vast.ai](https://vast.ai).

**About Vast.ai**  
Founded in 2018 Vast.ai is the leading cloud GPU platform for AI & ML. With over 20,000 cloud GPUs and more than 120,000 customers, the service connects data centers and professionals running the Vast hosting software with users who can quickly find the best deals for AI compute according to their specific requirements. Vast.ai GPU rentals are \~3-5X more affordable and reliable than current alternatives.

**Media Contact:**  
Lindsay Stevens  
[press@vast.ai](mailto:press@vast.ai)  
213-200-9638


Vast.ai launches Virtual Machine support, giving AI and ML teams greater flexibility, security, and faster workflows on its GPU rental platform.

Vast.ai Adds Virtual Machine Support, Expanding Access and Flexibility for the GPU Rental Platform


**Announces 265% YoY Growth as GPU as a Service (GPUaaS) Market Revenue Soars**

**Los Angeles, CA** – May 2, 2024 - [Vast.ai](https://vast.ai), the market leader in low-cost cloud GPU rentals, today announced the addition of support for Radeon and Instinct product lines from AMD to the existing array of NVIDIA machines available for rent on the marketplace. The company is also announcing significant YoY growth, averaging 265% since 2019\. Vast.ai currently has over 350 independent hosts supplying over 17,000+ GPUs and growing at a rate of approximately 310% in 2024\.

Jake Cannell, CEO at Vast.ai, highlights the strategic advantage of the update: “I started Vast.ai Inc. in 2018 I saw the opportunity to launch a novel GPU cloud rental platform so we built it throughout the summer and launched it to friends and family, also on Reddit. The business has grown exponentially, in line with the GPU market. Adding AMD support helps Vast continue the trend and continue to lead in the space.”

Founded by Jake Cannell, Vast.ai was the first marketplace in 2018 to connect customers searching for AI compute with data centers and professional GPU hosts. Today, customers include software developers who are looking to use generative AI in their websites or products, researchers who need high performance compute for their projects (either AI-related or not), individuals who want to run powerful AI models themselves, and agencies and middleware companies that want to provide custom AI and application development services to their clients and need access to affordable GPUs.

Travis Cannell, COO at Vast.ai, weighed in: “Managed service providers often have under-utilized hardware that are not committed to customers. Today we are interested in partnering with managed service providers who have the AMD Instinct line and who want to increase the utilization of their clusters, as well as the Radeon line because Vast.ai customers have needs for remote gaming, rendering, and more."

**About Vast.ai**  
Founded in 2018 as a marketplace for GPU compute rentals, today Vast.ai is the market leader for low cost GPU rentals. The service connects data centers and professionals running the Vast hosting software with users who can quickly find the best deals for compute according to their specific requirements. Vast.ai GPU rentals are \~3-5X cheaper than current alternatives. In particular, consumer computers and GPUs are considerably more cost-effective than equivalent enterprise hardware. We are helping the millions of underutilized consumer GPUs around the world enter the cloud computing market for the first time.

**Media Contact:**  
Lindsay Stevens  
[press@vast.ai](mailto:press@vast.ai)  
213-200-9638


Announces 265% YoY Growth as GPU as a Service (GPUaaS) Market Revenue Soars

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_Berkeley-Founded AI Cloud Pioneer Opens Prime SOMA Office, Tapping Bay Area's Elite Talent Pool for New Product Initiatives as AI talent wars intensify_

**San Francisco and Los Angeles, CA** \- June 5, 2025 – [Vast.AI](https://vast.ai), a premier provider of GPU cloud services for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), today announced its strategic expansion with a new 3,400 sq ft. office in San Francisco. Located at 100 First Street in the heart of the SOMA district, the new hub will focus on developing a new, unannounced product and scaling VAST.AI’s industry-leading GPU rental platform

This move marks a significant milestone for Vast.AI, which originated in Berkeley and has since grown its operations, currently headquartered in Los Angeles. The new San Francisco office, Suite 2250 in the Kilroy Realty building, places Vast.AI directly across from Salesforce Tower and adjacent to Salesforce Park, positioning the company at the epicenter of the nation's leading AI talent.

"San Francisco remains a global magnet for the brightest minds in artificial intelligence, and establishing a strong presence here is a critical step in our growth trajectory," said Travis Cannell, COO of [Vast.AI](http://VAST.AI). “This new office will be instrumental in attracting the specialized engineering talent needed to drive our next wave of innovation, including a groundbreaking new product and the expansion of our platform. We're excited to be back in the Bay Area, contributing to its vibrant tech ecosystem.

With five engineers already working in a temporary San Francisco space ahead of the June 2 opening, Vast plans to grow its Bay Area team to 12 engineers while also expanding its 21-person Los Angeles headquarters.

“The software engineering environment in SF with meetups, hackathons and other parts of the culture are hard to match anywhere else. Having a footprint in SF gives us access to all of those things happening,” added Cannell.

CBRE represented both parties in the leasing transaction, underscoring continued institutional interest in San Francisco's commercial real estate market despite ongoing challenges in the sector.

**About Vast.ai**  
Founded in 2018, Vast.ai is the leading cloud GPU platform for AI & ML. The service connects data centers and professionals running the Vast hosting software with users who can quickly find the best deals for AI compute according to their specific requirements. Vast.ai GPU rentals are \~3-5X cheaper than current alternatives.

**Media Contact:**  
Lindsay Stevens  
[press@vast.ai](mailto:press@vast.ai)  
213-200-9638


Berkeley-Founded AI Cloud Pioneer Opens Prime SOMA Office, Tapping Bay Area's Elite Talent Pool for New Product Initiatives as AI talent wars intensify

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