Accel is an early and growth-stage venture capital firm that powers a global community of entrepreneurs. Accel backs entrepreneurs who have what it takes to build a business.  Accel’s vision for entrepreneurship and business enables it to identify and invest in the companies that will be responsible for the growth of next-generation industries. Accel-backed companies include Atlassian, Braintree, Cloudera, DJI, Dropbox, Dropcam, Etsy, Facebook, Flipkart, Lookout Security, MoPub, Qualtrics, Slack, Spotify, Supercell, Vox Media, and others.

Accel

SV Angel is a San Francisco-based venture fund. Their experience spans helping companies like Airbnb, Coinbase, Databricks, DoorDash, Faire, Flexport, GitHub, Notion, Pinterest, Snap, Square, and Stripe Scale. Over the last 30 years of investing, their core values of trust, loyalty, and integrity along with a founder-first approach have driven our strategy. They are a service organization, investing in founders who share these values. They support entrepreneurs in building lasting companies by assisting at key inflection points and leveraging networks to help them propel their businesses forward.

SV Angel

Greylock Partners invests in entrepreneurs that focus on consumer and enterprise software companies. The firm invests in companies that define new markets, including Airbnb, AppDynamics, Apptio, Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET), Cloudera, Docker, Dropbox, Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD), Medium, Nextdoor, Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), Pandora (NYSE: P), Pure Storage, and Workday (NYSE: WDAY). It was founded in 1965 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Greylock

Our mission is to coach and invest in entrepreneurial leaders building world-class, purpose-driven organizations. Led by Jeff Weiner and Brian Rumao. Sector focus areas include B2B / enterprise software, financial tech, consumer apps, health and wellness and education. We are interested in productivity software and virtual work, direct-to-consumer / e-commerce, SaaS, and data and AI/ML-powered platforms.

Next Play Ventures

Meritech Capital provides late-stage venture capital to technology companies. It specializes in the fields of finance, venture capital, and late-stage investment management.  It was founded in 1999 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Meritech Capital Partners

Ignition is a venture capital firm dedicated to helping the best entrepreneurs seize opportunity. With over $2B under management, Ignition invests in emerging and future leaders in enterprise software.  Ignition brings together an unparalleled combination of domain focus, technical expertise, and global operational experience. Ignition's partners are proven business leaders who have built some of the world's most successful businesses of the last two decades, including Microsoft Windows and Office, McCaw Cellular Communications, AT&T Wireless and Starbucks.  Ignition helps entrepreneurs by turning their early idea into a business, to hiring the right team, providing the right industry and functional insight and connections, to growing the business strategically, globally, financially, to realizing the best ultimate outcome, Ignition is ready to go the distance.

Ignition Partners

In-Q-Tel identifies and partners with companies developing cutting-edge technologies to help deliver these solutions to the Central Intelligence Agency and the broader U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) to further their missions.

In-Q-Tel

Corner Ventures, re-branded from DAG Ventures (c. 2004) in 2018, with offices in Silicon Valley, New York, Tel Aviv and Tokyo, focuses on building category leading companies in a variety of industries including information technology, cyber-security, financial services, healthcare, software among others.

Corner Ventures

T. Rowe Price is an investment management firm dedicated to funding technology startups. The firm serves individuals, financial intermediaries, and institutions and offers a full range of investment strategies across a broad spectrum: debt, equities, and private equities.

T. Rowe Price

GV supports innovative founders moving the world forward. We invest across the life sciences, consumer, enterprise, crypto, climate, and frontier technology sectors. With Alphabet as a sole limited partner, GV operates on long time horizons and deals in decades, not rounds. Our operating partners support startups at the earliest stages of company-building across design, equity, diversity & inclusion, talent, and engineering. We also help startups interface with Google, providing unique access to the world's best technology and talent. Launched as Google Ventures in 2009, GV has over $8 billion in assets under management and 400 active portfolio companies across North America and Europe. Notable investment outcomes include Uber, Nest, Slack, GitLab, Duo Security, Flatiron Health, Verve Therapeutics, and One Medical. GV is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in Cambridge, New York, and London.

Google Ventures

MSD Capital was formed to exclusively manage the capital of Michael Dell and his family.

MSD Capital

Intel Capital invests in innovative startups targeting cloud and AI infrastructure, edge, 5G, autonomy, cybersecurity, client & gaming, enterprise applications, silicon design and manufacturing, and a wide range of other disruptive technologies. Since 1991, Intel Capital has invested US$12.9 billion in more than 1,582 companies worldwide. Intel Capital has adopted the Diversity Term Sheet Rider.

Intel Capital

Cloudera

Cloudera develops a data management and analytics platform. They specialize in delivering a hybrid data platform with secure data management and cloud-native data analytics. They provide software subscriptions and public cloud services. They also provide clients with professional services for the implementation and use of software subscriptions, machine learning expertise, consultation, training, and education services.

Cloudera is a data infrastructure and analytics company that operates a hybrid data platform for modern data architectures. The Cloudera Data Platform provides a variety of capabilities related to and including data flows, stream processing, data engineering, data warehousing, operational databases, machine learning, and data hubs, and aims to provide a single platform for data management across multi-cloud and on-premise environments, with a focus on interoperability and cost-effectiveness. The Cloudera Shared Data Experience (SDX) enables unified security and governance across open and cloud-native storage formats​​​​​​​​​​.

Data Infrastructure & Analytics

Cloudera achieves PCI DSS v4.0 compliance

Red Hat

To address the growing demand for AI workloads by bolstering cloud infrastructure security and robustness.

Building future-ready applications in the cloud

Cloud-native Tech

Vendors that bundle different tools from different layers together into a platform, solving a larger problem. These can include an orchestration tool, a container runtime, service discovery, networking, an API gateway, etc.

Amazon Web Services

Cloudera, a provider of a hybrid data platform, is leveraging Amazon S3 Express One Zone to enhance data access speed, enabling up to 40% faster read and write performance for its customers.

Providers of storage solutions that help accelerate data analytics. These include primary storage solutions, such as data warehouses and data lakes, and secondary storage solutions for non-mission-critical data.

Cloudera has entered into a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance their partnership and advance cloud-native data management and analytics on AWS.

NVIDIA

Collaboration with NVIDIA, which will enable the Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) to integrate the RAPIDS Accelerator for Apache Spark 3.0, deployed on NVIDIA’s computing platforms.

Solutions that enable businesses to carry out data processing and create ML models on the underlying data for predictive analysis.

To develop joint go-to-market programs designed to bring advanced data and AI solutions to more organizations across the expansive Apache Hadoop ecosystem.

Using data and automation to achieve 24/7 production.

Smart Factory

Companies that provide an industrial IoT platform across factories as the primary offering.

Cloudera selects Red Hat OpenShift as the preferred container solution for Cloudera data platform private cloud

To develop joint go-to-market programs designed to bring advanced data and AI solutions to organizations across the expansive Apache Hadoop ecosystem. The partnership builds on a long-standing relationship between IBM and Hortonworks, which merged with Cloudera in January 2019, and created integrated solutions for data science and data management.

Hitachi

Through the use of Cloudera Enterprise in Hitachi's IoT Platform 'Lumada', both companies will collaborate and contribute to the creation of digital solutions to address challenges across a wide range of industries.

Alphabet

It partnered with Hadoop specialists at Cloudera to bring its Cloud Dataflow programming model to Apache’s Spark data processing engine.

Solutions to unify data from disparate sources by extracting, transforming, loading, and storing data in a usable form (such as in data warehouses) for further analysis.

Cloudera is a data infrastructure and analytics company that operates a hybrid data platform for modern data architectures. The Cloudera Data Platform provides a variety of capabilities related to and including data flows, stream processing, data engineering, data warehousing, operational databases, machine learning, and data hubs, and aims to provide a single platform for data management across multi-cloud and on-premise environments, with a focus on interoperability and cost-effectiveness. The Cloudera Shared Data Experience (SDX) enables unified security and governance across open and cloud-native storage formats​​​​​​​​​​.Cloudera initially began as a distributor and developer of the Hadoop data processing platform but has evolved to offer a range of proprietary data management products and services.In <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/30050">June 2024</a>, the company acquired Verta, a machine-learning infrastructure company. Cloudera planned on enhancing its AI capabilities by integrating Verta's Operational AI platform, as well as retain its workforce, which could help the company further expand its AI capabilities.Key customers and partnershipsCloudera’s customer list spans multiple segments across financial services, telecommunications, the public sector, retail and consumer goods, insurance, manufacturing, and healthcare and life sciences, and as of November 2023, includes names such as Regions Bank, Zain, The New Yorker, Transamerica, Vodafone, and Rush University Medical Center.The company has partnered with numerous notable global companies to provide integrated data solutions and enhanced capabilities, including AWS, IBM, and Kyndryl, as of November 2023.Funding and financialsThe company went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in April 2017, raising USD 225 million at a valuation of ~USD 2.3 billion—significantly down from its previous valuation. In 2018, Cloudera merged with another Hadoop platform vendor, Hortonworks, in a deal worth USD 5.2 billion, and in 2021 agreed to be taken private in a deal valued at ~USD 5.3 billion by equity firms KKR and Clayton, Dublier, &amp; Rice (CD&amp;R).

Fivetran is a cloud-based automated data integration platform that enables businesses to move data from various sources, including SaaS applications, databases, and files, into data warehouses, data lakes, and other destinations. The company's platform offers multiple deployment models to meet diverse business needs, ranging from stringent security requirements to maintaining on-premises databases even after partial cloud migration.The company's data movement platform is designed to automate and streamline the process of extracting, loading, and transforming (ELT) data, empowering organizations to focus on data-driven insights and decision-making. With real-time analytics, database replication, AI workflows, and cloud migrations facilitated by Fivetran, thousands of customers worldwide can leverage the platform to drive business growth.Fivetran's core offering revolves around its connector library, which supports over 500 data sources, including SaaS applications, databases, ERPs, and files. These connectors enable automatic, reliable, and secure data movement, regardless of whether the data resides on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment. The platform's scalable architecture allows businesses to seamlessly add or remove data sources as their needs evolve.To enhance the usability and accessibility of the ingested data, Fivetran employs a normalized schema approach. By delivering data in a normalized format, the platform enables customers to remix and reshape the data according to their specific requirements, facilitating efficient data analysis and reporting. Additionally, Fivetran offers pre-built data models and dbt Core integration, empowering customers to create analytics-ready tables tailored to their business use cases, such as analyzing deal opportunities from Salesforce, generating general ledger reports from QuickBooks data, or evaluating return on ad spend across advertising platforms.In <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/30203">June 2024</a>, the company launched Managed Data Lake Service to simplify the process of managing data lakes for businesses of any size. Key benefits include the ability to centralize data for insights and convenience. Furthermore it reduces costs by discontinuing support for legacy data warehouses.Key customers and partnershipsOver the years, Fivetran has attracted a diverse range of customers across various industries, including ecommerce, finance, technology, and media. Notable clients include Autodesk, Conagra Brands, JetBlue, Lionsgate, Morgan Stanley, and Ziff Davis, among others. These companies leverage Fivetran's platform to streamline their data integration workflows, optimize their analytics capabilities, and gain a competitive edge through data-driven decision-making.To further enhance its offerings and enable seamless integrations, Fivetran has established strategic partnerships with various technology providers, including data warehousing solutions, cloud platforms, and business intelligence tools. For instance, Fivetran collaborates with Databricks, enabling customers to build an open lakehouse with Delta Lake powered by the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Additionally, Fivetran's integration with Unity Catalog provides out-of-the-box governance and security for Fivetran-generated tables.

Fivetran

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 Domo is a cloud-based analytics platform that enables businesses to connect, transform, and visualize data from various sources. It provides a comprehensive solution for data management, analysis, and visualization, empowering organizations to make data-driven decisions. Domo's platform is designed to foster collaboration, efficient decision-making, and improved business outcomes through its user-friendly interface and powerful data manipulation capabilities.
 
 
 Domo's key offerings include data integration, data warehousing, business intelligence (BI), and intelligent applications. The platform leverages its Adrenaline engine and offers over 1,000 pre-built connectors to extract data from cloud applications, databases, spreadsheets, and other sources. This data is then stored in Domo's internal data warehouse or accessed through federated queries, enabling users to analyze and visualize it using Domo's extensive collection of visualization tools and dashboards.
 
 
 Domo&rsquo;s user experience is designed to be intuitive and accessible, fostering high adoption rates across organizations. Its user-friendly interface, seamless collaboration features, and mobile-first approach contribute to its widespread adoption and ease of use. Domo's platform is built for speed and scalability, allowing organizations to quickly access and analyze even large datasets without experiencing performance issues.
 
 
 Key customers and partnerships
 
 
 Domo serves over 2,300 customers across various industries, including major enterprises such as eBay, Walmart, Cisco, Citibank, HP, The National Geographic Society, Verizon, US Army, Vanguard, Microsoft, IBM, Thomson Reuters, Airbus, Orange, AT&amp;T, Caterpillar, Volvo Cars, and Comcast.
 
 
 The platform has been widely adopted by organizations seeking to leverage data for better decision-making, improved customer insights, and enhanced marketing analytics. Domo has formed strategic partnerships with companies like Regional One Health and Torchy's Tacos, enabling them to leverage Domo's capabilities for healthcare metrics and finance applications, respectively.
 
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 Confluent streams real-time data to its customers via its data processing system software, Apache Kafka. This system is a publish-subscribe distributed messaging system that receives data and makes it available in real time to target systems. Using Apache Kafka, Confluent provides its customers a complete cloud native platform for data to be accessed anywhere. Its products are the Confluent Cloud, which has pricing options for every budget, and the Confluent Platform, a self-manageable platform. The company has office locations in the US and UK.
 
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 dbt Labs provides an open source data transformation tool that uses analytics engineering. It is aimed at programmers with knowledge of SQL to develop models with SELECT statements, test and document each model, and install safely with Git-enabled version control. The software enables the user to develop faster, work from the same assumptions, deploy with confidence, and&nbsp; ensure low risk with governance and safety. The company also offers dbt Core, which is an open source software for analytics engineers, and dbt Cloud Enterprise for secure, reliable access to data. JetBlue and Domain are some of its clients.
 
 
 
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 Starburst uses the open source Trino to give its customers a modern solution in the form of one of the fastest analytics search engines, with reliable security, around the clock support and connectors. The platform offers Starburst Enterprise, an option that allows users to deploy, connect, and manage data anywhere, and Starburst Galaxy, which provides a superior MPP SQL engine on an easy to use platform. Some of Starburst&rsquo;s customers are EMIS, Zalando, Finra and Priceline. The company also works with consultancy partners, cloud partners, technology partners, and managed service provider partners.
 
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Starburst

Tools to monitor data for quality issues in real-time, as it moves throughout the data pipeline.

Tools for enterprises to visualize data in a graphical form and obtain insights on the same using AI and natural language processing.

Leverages GenAI to help organizations extract insights and supports GenAI application development through data preparation

Offers data analytics and storage platforms for business under a B2B SaaS model

These are tools that help prepare data for AI/ML applications

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Cloudera, a data analytics firm, has enhanced its metadata management solutions with two key upgrades: Iceberg REST Catalog and Cloudera's Shared Data Experience (SDX). These updates are designed to improve open interoperability within data lakehouses and cater to the increasing needs for data security and governance.

The integration of Iceberg REST Catalog allows seamless access to Apache Iceberg tables through various third-party engines. This enables users to use different tools whilst still maintaining unified security and governance. It simplifies data access and ensures data permissions and lineage across different platforms are preserved. 

Cloudera's Shared Data Experience (SDX) is currently in technical preview as a cloud-native, containerized experience. It delivers comprehensive unified data security, governance, and metadata management, providing enhanced elasticity, scale, and performance.

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Cloudera

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