What is Weka?
Weka provides a transformative software-defined data platform designed to eliminate the inefficiencies of stagnant data silos. By enabling organizations to seamlessly store, process, and manage data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, Weka delivers the performance of on-premises infrastructure with the agility and simplicity of the cloud. The company's architecture is specifically engineered to fuel streaming data pipelines, making it an essential component for enterprises navigating the complexities of AI-driven digital transformation and large-scale data analytics.
How much funding has Weka raised?
Weka has raised a total of $390.7M across 6 funding rounds:
Series A
$10M
Series C
$31.7M
Debt
$1M
Unspecified
$73M
Series D
$135M
Series E
$140M
Series A (2014): $10M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series C (2018): $31.7M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $1M supported by PPP
Unspecified (2022): $73M featuring Micron, Hitachi Ventures, Cisco Systems, NVIDIA, MoreTech Ventures, Key One Capital Mortgage, Ibex Investors, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Series D (2022): $135M backed by Atreides Management, Generation Investment Management, and 10d
Series E (2024): $140M with participation from Hitachi Ventures, Ibex Investors, and Valor Global
Key Investors in Weka
NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a global leader in graphics processing units and artificial intelligence computing solutions, powering high-performance data centers and machine learning platforms.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides comprehensive IT solutions, including high-performance computing, storage, and AI-optimized infrastructure for large-scale enterprise groups.
Hitachi Ventures
Hitachi Ventures is the corporate venture arm of Hitachi, focusing on digital, industrial, and environmental innovations to support intelligent infrastructure and sustainable industry practices.
What's next for Weka?
With this latest infusion of capital, Weka is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap and expand its global footprint. The company is expected to focus on deepening its integration with major cloud service providers and enhancing its data fabric capabilities to support increasingly complex AI models. As enterprise reliance on high-performance data pipelines grows, Weka's strategic focus on sustainability and performance will likely drive further adoption among data-intensive industries, positioning the firm for continued growth in the competitive enterprise storage landscape.
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