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Pentaho
Open source business analytics platform
About Pentaho
Pentaho, established in 2004, operates as a distinct business unit within Hitachi Vantara, following its acquisition by Hitachi Data Systems in 2015. The company was founded by a team of business intelligence veterans including James Dixon, Richard Daley, and Doug Moran, with the goal of making BI tools more accessible through an open-source model. James Dixon, who served as Chief Technology Officer, is credited with coining the term "data lake" in 2010, envisioning a central repository for raw enterprise data. His technical vision shaped the company's focus on integrating diverse data sources.
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The firm's business model is centered around an open-core approach, providing a free, community-supported edition alongside a commercial enterprise version that offers enhanced features and dedicated support through an annual subscription. Pentaho serves a wide array of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises, across various industries, particularly those dealing with large and diverse datasets. The company generates revenue from subscriptions to its enterprise-grade software and services.
The Pentaho platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for data integration, business analytics, and data orchestration. Key products include Pentaho Data Integration (PDI), also known as Kettle, for extract, transform, load (ETL) processes, and Pentaho Business Analytics for reporting, dashboarding, and data mining. The platform is designed to handle a variety of data sources, from simple spreadsheets to complex big data environments like Apache Hadoop. In 2023, Hitachi Vantara expanded the offering into the Pentaho+ Platform, adding new tools for data cataloging and optimization to help organizations manage and govern their data more effectively. The platform supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments, providing flexibility for different IT infrastructures.
At a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- Monterrey, Mexico
- Employees
- 141
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 65.7/100
- Industry
- Enterprise Software
- Sector
- Other B2B Software, Testing, Verification, Open Source, Analytics, Retail, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Smart Cities, Arts & Culture, Hard Tech, DT and LS
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Apr 2013
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITIONOther financing | Feb 2015 | $0 | — | Hitachi Data Systems | — |
| SERIES COther financing | Oct 2012 | $23M | $92M | Benchmark · Index Ventures · NEA | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Pentaho is 49K monthly website visits, down 19.7% over the last three months. Pentaho's team declined 9% over the past year.
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Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Other known investors1 additional known investor
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