Object First (US) Inc.

Object First is a U.S. technology company specializing in ransomware-proof, immutable backup storage solutions. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, its mission is to enhance cyber resilience for Veeam customers by providing simple, secure, and powerful out-of-the-box immutable storage. The company envisions a future where organizations are protected from having to pay ransoms for encrypted data.

The company's primary product is Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box Immutability), a line of backup storage appliances purpose-built for Veeam environments. These appliances adhere to Zero Trust principles, enforce immutability via S3 Object Lock, and are designed for rapid deployment, often within 15 minutes. Object First offers various models, including the Ootbi for mid to large enterprises and Ootbi Mini for remote offices, branch locations, and small businesses, with capacities ranging from 8 TB to 7 PB.

In a significant development, Object First was acquired by Veeam Software in January 2026. The company was co-founded by Ratmir Timashev and Andrei Baronov, who also co-founded Veeam. Object First operates under the leadership of CEO David Bennett, alongside executives such as Kelly Wells (COO) and Eric R Schott (CPO). The company is recognized for its innovation, having received accolades such as "Immutable Storage Company of the Year."