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Pentaho
Other B2B Software · Monterrey, Mexico · Founded 2004
Open source business analytics platform MoreLess
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.
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.
Keywords: data integration, business intelligence, open source, ETL, big data analytics, data lake, data orchestration, Hitachi Vantara, data mining, business analytics
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- Monterrey, Mexico
- Employees
- 141
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 65.7
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Apr 2013
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Pentaho funding history
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| 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 | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Oct 2011 | $5M | $20M | Undisclosed | — |
| EARLY VCOther financing | Mar 2010 | $7M | $28M | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | Jul 2006 | $24M | $96M | Index Ventures · NEA | — |
| SERIES AOther financing | Dec 2005 | Index Ventures · NEA | — |
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