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Datachain

San Francisco, US · Founded 2018 · 7 known investors

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DataChain builds machine learning data infrastructure, including tooling for versioning and managing data used in ML workflows. The company's founder previously created DVC (Data Version Control), an open-source ML data versioning tool.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools

Founders & leadership

Datachain was founded in 2018 by Ivan Shcheklein and Dmitry Petrov.

ISIvan Shcheklein
Ivan ShchekleinCTO & Co-founderIvan Shcheklein is Director at Iterative.ai, which develops data management and versioning tools for machine learning teams. He previously co-founded The Tweeted Times, a news recommendation platform acquired by Yandex, and led the Sedna DB open-source database project.
DPDmitry Petrov
Dmitry PetrovFounderDmitry Petrov is Co-Founder and CEO of DataChain, which builds machine learning data infrastructure and tooling for versioning and managing ML data. He holds a PhD in Computer Science, previously worked as a data scientist at Microsoft, and created the open-source ML data versioning tool DVC.

Investors · 7

True Ventureslisted by True VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3M

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Western Technology Investmentlisted by Western Technology InvestmentPortola Valley

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468 CapitalreportedBerlin

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ITERATIVEreported$150K – $500K

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Locus VenturesreportedPalo Alto

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MUFGreportedLondon

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$23.9M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2019–2026

▶$20.1MraisedJun 2021 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ivan ShchekleinDirector
  • Dmitry PetrovExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$20.1M
Amount sold
$20.1M
First sale
Feb 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.9MraisedSep 2019 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ivan ShchekleinDirector
  • Dmitry PetrovExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.5M
Amount sold
$3.9M
First sale
Sep 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Datachain do?
DataChain builds machine learning data infrastructure, including tooling for versioning and managing data used in ML workflows. The company's founder previously created DVC (Data Version Control), an open-source ML data versioning tool.
Who founded Datachain?
Datachain was founded by Ivan Shcheklein, Dmitry Petrov in 2018.
Who are Datachain's investors?
Datachain's investors include Afore Capital, True Ventures, Western Technology Investment, 468 Capital, ITERATIVE, Locus Ventures, MUFG.
How much funding has Datachain raised?
Datachain has disclosed $23.9M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Datachain headquartered?
Datachain is headquartered in San Francisco, US.