Databricks is an AI cloud data platform that seamlessly interacts with corporate information stored in public clouds, providing a unified solution for analytics, machine learning, and data engineering. The platform offers organizations a centralized workspace for data analytics, enabling them to process, manage, and analyze their data at scale while ensuring robust security and compliance. Its hallmark lies in simplifying collaboration between data scientists, engineers, and analysts, breaking down silos to facilitate faster decision-making and innovation. By integrating cutting-edge technologies like Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and MLflow, Databricks empowers businesses to unify their data pipelines and machine learning workflows, accelerating the development of AI-driven insights and solutions. This end-to-end functionality has made Databricks a cornerstone for enterprises aiming to achieve operational excellence and harness the power of their data.
Databricks has secured $5 billion through debt financing from lenders including Blackstone, Apollo Global Management, and Blue Owl Capital.
Databricks, San Francisco, California, United States, was founded in 2013 by Ali Ghodsi, Andy Konwinski, Ion Stoica, Patrick Wendell, Reynold Xin, Matei Zaharia, and Arsalan Tavakoli. In 2019, the company joined the unicorn club. Databricks serves clients worldwide through cloud platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, enabling solutions across regions such as the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific.
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