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Cazena

acquired by Cloudera

2 known investors

Cazena provided fully managed Big Data as a Service, delivering cloud-based data lakes and analytics environments for enterprises. Founded by former Netezza executives, it simplified deploying secure data platforms on AWS and Azure. Acquired by Cloudera in 2021.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & Infrastructure

Founders & leadership

PMPrat Moghe
Prat MogheinFounderFounded Cazena in 2013 after serving as SVP of strategy, products and marketing at IBM Netezza, and later led Cloudera's cloud business as SVP and then EVP/GM before becoming CEO of Promethium. He has also held volunteer leadership roles as president of TiE Boston, a TiE Global trustee, and an overseer at the Museum of Science.

Investors · 2

Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
Underscore VCBoston

In the news

Cazena Launches the Instant™ Cloud Data Lake, Expands Executive Team, Closes New Funding Roundprnewswire.com · Jul 2020Cazena Closes Strategic Financing Round to Accelerate Go-To-Market for First Fully-Managed Big Data as a Serviceprnewswire.com · Jul 2018Big data startup Cazena raises $8 million in series A fundinginfotechlead.com · Oct 2014Big data startup Cazena raises $8M from Andreessen Horowitz, North Bridge Venture Partners - Boston Business Journalbizjournals.com · Oct 2014Cazena Raises $8M in Series A Funding - BigDATAwirehpcwire.com · Oct 2014

Frequently asked questions

What does Cazena do?
Cazena provided fully managed Big Data as a Service, delivering cloud-based data lakes and analytics environments for enterprises. Founded by former Netezza executives, it simplified deploying secure data platforms on AWS and Azure. Acquired by Cloudera in 2021.
Who founded Cazena?
Cazena was founded by Prat Moghe.
Who are Cazena's investors?
Cazena's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Underscore VC.
Who acquired Cazena?
Cazena was acquired by Cloudera.