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 enables teams to discover insights, deploy AI applications, and govern data efficiently. By combining the reliability and performance of data warehouses with the flexibility and scale of data lakes, Databricks empowers enterprises to turn raw data into actionable intelligence. Its roots in academia and open-source development ensure that the platform remains both technologically advanced and highly accessible, positioning it as a vital utility for organizations seeking to maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly data-driven economy.
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 New Enterprise Associates, Geodesic Capital, Battery Ventures, Green Bay Ventures, A.Capital Partners, Future Fund Investment Co, and Andreesen Horowitz
Series E (2019): $250M backed by New Enterprise Associates, Battery Ventures, Green Bay Ventures, Coatue Management, Microsoft, and Andreessen Horowitz
Series F (2019): $400M with participation from BlackRock, Andreessen Horowitz, TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC, and T. Rowe Price Associates
Series G (2021): $1B led by CPP Investments, Franklin Templeton, Fidelity Management & Research, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Salesforce Ventures
Series H (2021): $1.6B supported by Morgan Stanley
Other Financing Round (2023): $500M featuring NVIDIA, Capital One Ventures, ClearBridge Investments, Baillie Gifford, and Andreessen Horowitz
Other Financing Round (2024): $10B backed by Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, ICONIQ Growth, Thrive Capital, and DST Global
Other Financing Round (2025): $1B with participation from MGX, WCM Investments, Insight Partners, Thrive Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz
Stock/Share Issuance (2025): $665.7M, investors not publicly disclosed
Stock/Share Issuance (2025): $955M, investors not publicly disclosed
Unspecified (2025): $4B featuring Fidelity, Andreessen Horowitz, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, BlackRock, and Insight Partners
Unspecified (2026): $5B backed by Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Neuberger Berman, Glade Brook Capital Partners, and Qatar Investment Authority
Debt (2026): $2B with participation from JP Morgan
Other Financing Round (2026): $5B led by Blackstone, Morgan Stanley, TPG, Thrive Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue, Premji Invest, New Enterprise Associates, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Point72, WCM Investments, Insight Partners, MGX, Sixth Street, Clearlake, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, Dragoneer Investment Group, and Temasek
Key Investors in Databricks
Andreessen Horowitz
A prominent private American venture capital firm that invests in both early-stage start-ups and established growth companies, with a strong focus on software and internet platforms.
New Enterprise Associates
A global venture capital firm established in 1977 that focuses on helping entrepreneurs build category-defining businesses across various technology sectors.
ICONIQ Growth
An investment platform that partners with visionaries defining the future of their industries, leveraging a vibrant ecosystem of founders and business leaders to amplify portfolio success.
What's next for Databricks?
Looking ahead, the strategic deployment of $5B is expected to focus on deepening the company's AI infrastructure capabilities and expanding its footprint in the global enterprise market. As organizations increasingly prioritize data governance and real-time analytics, Databricks is well-positioned to capture additional market share by enhancing its lakehouse ecosystem. The continued support from major financial institutions and strategic partners suggests a clear path toward sustained growth and potential public market readiness. By focusing on high-impact areas such as generative AI integration and automated data management, Databricks is set to remain a central player in the evolution of the global data stack.
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