Slide, a rising player in the business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) market, has secured $25 million in a Series A funding round aimed at accelerating its mission to deliver a modern, high-performance BCDR platform tailored specifically for managed service providers (MSPs).
The round was led by Base10 Partners, with strategic participation from Outsiders Fund and Top Down Ventures – investors known for their operational insight and track record in the MSP ecosystem.
Founded by Datto alumni Austin McChord and Michael Fass, Slide enters the BCDR space with a clear purpose: to offer MSPs a faster, more secure, and service-oriented alternative to legacy solutions. The company launched in the U.S. earlier this year and has quickly built momentum, gaining traction through a growing network of MSP partners and a product portfolio designed to meet the demands of modern hybrid IT environments.
With the new capital, Slide plans to scale operations, invest in platform development, and support international growth. A key part of that strategy includes the company’s official expansion into Canada, marked by the immediate opening of a new Canadian data center. The move addresses increasing demand from MSPs with strict data residency requirements, particularly those serving regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, and public sector clients.
Co-founder and CEO Michael Fass described Slide’s mission as rooted in both technology and service. “We built Slide because MSPs deserve not only a modern, faster, and more secure BCDR solution, but also a partner with a service culture baked into its DNA. This funding will help us double down on innovation and continue building the kind of high-performance, hybrid-cloud infrastructure MSPs can trust.”
All-NVMe Hardware
At the core of Slide’s value proposition is its all-NVMe hardware, open ecosystem, and a pricing model free of restrictive long-term contracts. The company’s appliance lineup includes the Slide Z1 for capacities between 1TB and 16TB, the rackmount Slide R1 with up to 60TB, and the Slide B1 which can scale to 150TB. These solutions are optimized for current workloads and integrate seamlessly with MSP automation platforms such as Backup Radar and Rewst.
Base10 General Partner Rexhi Dollaku emphasized Slide’s disruptive potential. “Slide is reimagining a legacy category with a partner-first mindset and an unwavering commitment to product excellence. This team understands MSPs at a fundamental level and is poised to lead innovation in a market that has long needed it.”
The founding team’s deep roots in the MSP world give Slide a strategic edge. Austin McChord, who previously founded and led Datto before its acquisition, now serves as chairman of Slide. Reflecting on the company’s trajectory, Austin McChord said, “It feels good to bring innovation back to the channel. Slide represents a new beginning – one where we build with and for MSPs, and where independence gives us the freedom to stay focused on their needs.”
The announcement has been met with enthusiasm from MSPs already working with Slide. Michael Sirota, CEO of Rational Business Solutions, praised the team’s agility and customer focus. “Slide is exactly what the BCDR space needs – modern, fast, and aligned with how MSPs operate. Their rapid deployment of a Canadian data center to meet local compliance needs speaks volumes about their commitment.”
The BCDR space has seen growing urgency as MSPs face rising cybersecurity threats, complex compliance mandates, and increasing pressure to deliver always-on services to their SMB clients. With Slide’s approach, MSPs gain not only a technically advanced platform but also a partner committed to aligning with their business models and operational realities.
As the company looks ahead, the focus remains on expanding its footprint, deepening product capabilities, and nurturing its community of partners. Backed by seasoned investors and led by industry veterans, Slide is positioned to become a pivotal force in reshaping BCDR for the modern MSP era.
