What is Cloudera?
Cloudera operates as a sophisticated enterprise software provider, delivering a comprehensive platform designed to manage, process, and analyze data across diverse environments, including public clouds, private data centers, and edge infrastructure. By integrating advanced capabilities in data engineering, machine learning, and real-time analytics, the company enables large-scale organizations to maintain rigorous data governance while extracting actionable insights. Its market position is defined by its ability to bridge the gap between legacy data management and the requirements of modern, AI-driven business operations, serving as a foundational layer for digital transformation initiatives.
How much funding has Cloudera raised?
Cloudera has raised a total of $1.3B across 9 funding rounds:
Series A
$5M
Series B
$6M
Series C
$25M
Series D
$40M
Other Financing Round
$65M
Other Financing Round
$160M
Other Financing Round
$740M
Stock Offering
$225M
Share Placement
$4.7M
Series A (2009): $5M with participation from Accel
Series B (2009): $6M led by Greylock Partners and Accel
Series C (2010): $25M supported by Greylock Partners, Meritech, and Accel
Series D (2011): $40M featuring In-Q-Tel, Ignition Partners, Greylock Partners, Accel, and Meritech
Other Financing Round (2012): $65M backed by Meritech, Greylock Partners, Ignition Partners, Accel, and In-Q-Tel
Other Financing Round (2014): $160M with participation from MSD Capital and GV
Other Financing Round (2014): $740M led by Intel Capital
Stock Issuance/Offering (2017): $225M, investors not publicly disclosed
Share Placement (2019): $4.7M featuring Norges Bank
Key Investors in Cloudera
Accel
Accel Inc. is a leading contract packaging company based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in copacking and assembly services since 1995.
Greylock Partners
83North is a global venture capital firm managing over $2.2 billion, investing in exceptional entrepreneurs at all stages to build category-leading companies.
In-Q-Tel
In-Q-Tel is a not-for-profit strategic investment firm that acts as the U.S. national security community's venture arm, identifying and investing in early-stage commercial technology companies.
What's next for Cloudera?
Looking ahead, Cloudera is positioned to leverage its recent capital infusion to accelerate the development of its hybrid data and AI ecosystem. As enterprises increasingly prioritize data sovereignty and real-time processing, the company is expected to focus on deepening its machine learning integrations and expanding its footprint in edge computing. The strategic backing from its investor base provides the necessary runway to scale these high-growth initiatives, ensuring that Cloudera remains at the forefront of the enterprise data management sector while addressing the evolving demands of global security and intelligence communities.
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