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Sendachi (Clutch - Contino)
Specializing in DevOps, Continuous Delivery, and transformational programs
About Sendachi (Clutch - Contino)
Sendachi emerged in January 2016 from the strategic merger of two IT services firms, Seattle-based Clutch and London-based Contino. This union, orchestrated by venture capitalist Columbia Capital with a $30 million investment, created a transatlantic consultancy focused on guiding enterprises through IT transformation. The company's name draws from a Japanese concept signifying a pioneer, leader, and guide.
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The firm was led by Steven Anderson, the former CEO of Clutch, who brought extensive experience as a CEO, CTO, and COO in the startup world after a career at Microsoft. His background in successfully launching and selling technology companies shaped Sendachi's direction. The leadership team also included Contino co-founders Benjamin Wootton and Matt Farmer, who had established their firm as a go-to for Linux containers and Docker in Europe. Clutch, on the other hand, had focused more broadly on IT transformation, leading them to container-based architecture, creating a synergistic middle ground for the merger.
Sendachi's business model was centered on helping large enterprise and upper-midmarket clients modernize their software development cultures. The firm specialized in DevOps methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), cloud migration, and microservices architecture. Revenue was generated through consulting and engineering services, where expert teams worked alongside client staff. This 'player-coach' model was a key differentiator, focusing on hands-on mentorship to build self-sufficiency within the client's internal teams rather than creating long-term dependencies. Sendachi's services included training, development, and optimization for the full stack of DevOps and Agile technologies, partnering with platforms like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure. In October 2019, Contino was acquired by Cognizant, a leading professional services company, to augment its digital engineering and cloud modernization capabilities.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Seattle, United States
- Employees
- 1
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 55.9/100
- Sector
- Other B2B Software, Intellectual Property, Delivery, SaaS, Data Analytics, Security, Developer Tools, Programming, Automated Process, Platform, Automated Technology, Cybersecurity, Debt Collection
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VC✓Equity / VC | Jan 2016 | $30M | $120M | Columbia Capital | — |
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Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Columbia Capital
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Contino
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