What is Databricks?
Databricks is a premier data and AI company that provides a unified platform for managing, analyzing, and leveraging data across complex organizational environments. Built on an open lakehouse architecture, the platform bridges the gap between data engineering, data science, and business analytics. By combining the reliability and performance of data warehouses with the flexibility and scale of data lakes, Databricks enables teams to discover insights, deploy sophisticated AI applications, and govern data assets with unprecedented efficiency. With deep roots in academia and open-source innovation, the company remains a critical partner for enterprises seeking to transform raw data into competitive intelligence.
How much funding has Databricks raised?
Databricks has raised a total of $32.6B across 17 funding rounds:
Series D
$140M
Series E
$250M
Series F
$400M
Series G
$1B
Series H
$1.6B
Other Financing Round
$500M
Other Financing Round
$10B
Multiple Rounds
$6.6B
Multiple Rounds
$12B
Series D (2017): $140M featuring Future Fund Investment Co, A.Capital Partners, Andreesen Horowitz, New Enterprise Associates, Battery Ventures, Geodesic Capital, and Green Bay Ventures
Series E (2019): $250M backed by Coatue Management, Andreessen Horowitz, Microsoft, Green Bay Ventures, New Enterprise Associates, and Battery Ventures
Series F (2019): $400M with participation from T. Rowe Price Associates, Andreessen Horowitz, BlackRock, and TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC
Series G (2021): $1B led by Franklin Templeton, Salesforce Ventures, CPP Investments, Fidelity Management & Research, and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Series H (2021): $1.6B supported by Morgan Stanley
Other Financing Round (2023): $500M featuring NVIDIA, Baillie Gifford, ClearBridge Investments, Capital One Ventures, and Andreessen Horowitz
Other Financing Round (2024): $10B backed by Andreessen Horowitz, DST Global, ICONIQ Growth, GIC, and Thrive Capital
Other Financing Round (2025): $1B with participation from WCM Investments, Insight Partners, Thrive Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and MGX
Stock/Share Issuance (2025): $665.7M, investors not publicly disclosed
Stock/Share Issuance (2025): $955M, investors not publicly disclosed
Unspecified (2025): $4B featuring Fidelity, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, BlackRock, Insight Partners, and Andreessen Horowitz
Unspecified (2026): $5B backed by Glade Brook Capital, Morgan Stanley, Qatar Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, and Neuberger Berman
Debt (2026): $2B with participation from JP Morgan
Other Financing Round (2026): $5B led by Thrive Capital, Dragoneer Investment Group, Sixth Street, Temasek, Coatue, TPG, Premji Invest, Morgan Stanley, Fidelity, New Enterprise Associates, Point72, Franklin Templeton, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, Blackstone, WCM Investments, Insight Partners, Clearlake, Andreessen Horowitz, and MGX
Key Investors in Databricks
Andreessen Horowitz
A prominent venture capital firm that invests in both early-stage startups and established growth companies, providing significant strategic guidance to technology leaders.
Franklin Templeton
A global investment management organization that provides specialized capabilities across multiple asset classes, including venture capital and technology-focused private equity.
Thrive Capital
A New York-based venture capital firm that specializes in high-growth internet and software investments, supporting companies through various stages of development.
What's next for Databricks?
Looking ahead, the strategic deployment of $5B will likely focus on enhancing the company's AI-native capabilities and expanding its footprint in the rapidly evolving generative AI market. As organizations increasingly prioritize data sovereignty and efficient model training, Databricks is poised to capitalize on the demand for secure, scalable, and interoperable data environments. The company's focus on deepening its ecosystem partnerships and advancing its lakehouse technology suggests a long-term strategy aimed at maintaining its leadership in the enterprise software sector while preparing for potential public market milestones.
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