Databricks Ventures
Description
Databricks Ventures is the strategic investment arm of Databricks, a leading data and AI company based in San Francisco. Launched in October 2022, its primary mission is to foster innovation within the broader data, analytics, and artificial intelligence ecosystem. The venture arm specifically targets companies that are building on or developing solutions that complement the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, aiming to accelerate the growth of the next generation of data-driven businesses.
The investment thesis of Databricks Ventures is centered on key areas critical to the modern data stack. These include advanced AI and machine learning applications, robust data management and governance solutions, innovative data applications, developer tools, and specialized vertical solutions. Beyond providing capital, Databricks Ventures offers significant strategic value to its portfolio companies. This includes access to Databricks' deep technical expertise, its extensive customer base, and dedicated go-to-market support, all designed to accelerate product development and market penetration.
Databricks Ventures employs a flexible investment approach, participating in various funding rounds from early-stage to growth equity. Their typical first checks range significantly, from $1 million up to $100 million, allowing them to engage with companies across different stages of maturity. These investments are inherently strategic, aiming to strengthen the overall Lakehouse ecosystem and drive the adoption of synergistic technologies. The firm seeks out companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit and a clear alignment with Databricks' overarching vision for unified data and AI.
Investor Profile
Databricks Ventures has backed more than 37 startups, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 14% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, France, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Software.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $100M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (35%)
- Series B (30%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Series D (8%)
- Seed (5%)
- Series C (5%)
- Series E (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (86%)
- France (5%)
- Israel (5%)
- Canada (3%)
Industry Focus
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Machine Learning
- Software
- Information Technology
- Generative Ai
- Saas
- Analytics
- Data Management
- Natural Language Processing
- Enterprise Software
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