About
Steve Mock is a seasoned founder, operator, and technology leader known for building and scaling high growth companies across data infrastructure, enterprise software, and digital platforms. Over his career he has been part of multiple venture backed startups that achieved significant exits including acquisitions with Access Software and Arm Holdings as well as leadership roles in companies that later aligned with Shutterstock, SoftBank Connected Ventures, and wider Arm related transactions.
Steve has worked inside both early stage environments and large scale public companies which gives him a rare perspective on how acquisition decisions are made, how buyers evaluate value, and what operational readiness looks like from the inside. Today he works with founders in data technology, enterprise SaaS, and digital infrastructure helping them refine their growth engines, position their products, and prepare for high value strategic exits.
“I have seen firsthand what separates the companies that attract serious buyers from those that struggle. Helping founders navigate that path is work I care deeply about because the right exit can change the trajectory of an entire team.”
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Previous Exits
IP Infusion to Access Software
Valuation: Undisclosed
Access Software acquired IP Infusion, a provider of IP routing and network control software used across telecom and enterprise infrastructure. The transaction brought core networking technology and engineering talent into Access Software’s portfolio and accelerated the integration of carrier-grade routing capabilities into its broader platform.
Treasure Data to Arm Holdings
Valuation: Undisclosed
Arm Holdings acquired Treasure Data, an enterprise-grade customer data and analytics platform used by global brands to unify and activate large datasets. The deal expanded Arm’s data-services division and strengthened its position in IoT data processing, adding a sophisticated cloud data pipeline to its ecosystem.
Metric Insights to Undisclosed Buyer
Valuation: Undisclosed
Metric Insights, a business intelligence portal that centralizes dashboards, metrics, and alerts for large organizations, was acquired by an undisclosed strategic buyer. The acquisition brought advanced data-governance and visualization tools into the acquirer’s analytics stack, supporting deeper enterprise insights and improved decision frameworks.
Infoblox IPO
Valuation: Public listing
Infoblox, a leader in network identity, DNS, and IP address management, completed a successful public offering, establishing itself as a major enterprise network-services provider. The listing provided the company with the capital and visibility to expand globally while validating the market demand for secure and automated network infrastructure.
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