Databricks Ventures
Investing in the future of data, analytics and AI

Databricks Ventures invests in innovative companies that share our view of the future for data, analytics and AI. Our focus is on supporting early- and growth-stage companies that are empowering AI in innovative ways on top of or alongside the Databricks Data + AI Platform. These companies share our vision for an open ecosystem and our commitment to harnessing the power of data intelligence to create the next generation of data and AI-powered companies.
Portfolio company benefits
Exclusive insight into the product roadmap and support for building deep technical integrations
Guidance and best practices from the network of Databricks mentors
Broader reach by partnering with Databricks go-to-market programs
Our investment focus
A shared vision to build the future of data, analytics and AI leveraging the power of data intelligence
Investments in early- to growth-stage companies in partnership with a lead investor
Projects and entrepreneurs that share Databricks’ commitment to building on open platforms
Our Portfolio
Arcion is a cloud-native, distributed CDC-based data replication platform that makes building real-time data pipelines simple. Arcion helps enterprises eliminate brittle pipelines and data silos.
Acquired by Databricks
XponentL is the leader in data products, driving insights and enabling AI in complex environments.
Acquired by Genpact
FAQs
Depending on the size and stage of the investment, Databricks will provide unique access to product roadmap direction, technical integration support, and go-to-market support; access to Databricks mentors for guidance and best practices; and exposure in Databricks’ global go-to-market programs, including our Data + AI Summit series.
We are investing in innovative founders of private companies who share our view of the future for data and AI and are committed to harnessing the power of data intelligence to create the next generation of data and AI-powered companies. These companies are seeking to create meaningful relationships with the Databricks ecosystem and to build for the benefit of our joint customers.
We invest in early through growth-stage private companies within the data, analytics and AI ecosystem.
No, we do not lead rounds. Our strategy is to invest alongside a lead institutional investor.
Databricks Ventures takes minority positions in rounds led by institutional VCs; typical check size varies based on stage of company and size of funding round.
No, Databricks does not plan to take board seats in portfolio companies.

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