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Datadog

NASDAQ: DDOG

New York, US · Founded 2010 · Nevada corporation · 10,774 employees on LinkedIn · 34 known investors

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Datadog is a cloud-based monitoring and security platform that provides observability, analytics, and protection for infrastructure, applications, and data across enterprises. The platform serves development, security, and operations teams managing cloud-native and hybrid environments.

Founders & leadership

Datadog was founded in 2010 by Olivier Pomel and Alexis Le-Quoc.

OPOlivier Pomel
Olivier PomelCo-founder, CEOCo-founder & CEO of Datadog
ALAlexis Le-Quoc
Alexis Le-QuocCo-founder & CTOCo-founder & CTO of Datadog
AAAmit Agarwal
Amit AgarwalBoard MemberGeneral Partner at ICONIQ Capital
AM
Anthony MerlinoExecutive
DODavid Obstler
David ObstlerChief Financial Officer
AL
Alexis Lê-QuôcFounder
MA
Max AndakerFounder
TP
Till PieperFounder

Board

CM
Christopher MooreBoard director
MBMurat Bicer
Murat BicerMember, Board of Directors2012–2015General Partner at CRV (Charles River Ventures)
SSShardul Shah
Shardul ShahMember, Board of DirectorsInvestor at Index Ventures
DIDev Ittycheria
Dev IttycheriaLead Independent DirectorInvestor at Sequoia Capital

Investors · 34

Also in the syndicate · 1

RTP Ventures

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$141M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2014–2015

▶$94.5MraisedJan 2016 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Brian CyrExecutive Officer
  • Andrew BechererExecutive Officer
  • Chad SavoyExecutive Officer
  • Olivier PomelExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Alexis Le-QuocExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Shardul ShahDirector
  • Michael CallahanDirector
  • Amit AgarwalExecutive Officer
  • Kirill SheynkmanDirector
  • Dev IttycheriaDirector
Offering amount
$94.5M
Amount sold
$94.5M
Proceeds to insiders
$12.7M
First sale
Dec 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$379KraisedFeb 2015 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alexis Le-QuocExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Olivier PomelExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Amit AgarwalExecutive Officer
  • Murat BicerDirector
  • Dev IttycheriaDirector
  • Shardul ShahDirector
  • Michael CallahanDirector
Offering amount
$379K
Amount sold
$379K
First sale
Feb 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$31.1MraisedFeb 2015 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Murat BicerDirector
  • Olivier PomelExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Alexis Le-QuocExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Dev IttycheriaDirector
  • Amit AgarwalExecutive Officer
  • Michael CallahanDirector
  • Shardul ShahDirector
Offering amount
$31.1M
Amount sold
$31.1M
Proceeds to insiders
$10.9M
First sale
Jan 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$15MraisedFeb 2014 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Anthony MerlinoExecutive Officer
  • Murat BicerDirector
  • Dev IttycheriaDirector
  • Michael CallahanDirector
  • Shardul ShahDirector
  • Alexis Le-QuocExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Amit AgarwalExecutive Officer
  • Olivier PomelExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$15M
Proceeds to insiders
$200K
First sale
Jan 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

52 people who came through Datadog went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Datadog do?
Datadog is a cloud-based monitoring and security platform that provides observability, analytics, and protection for infrastructure, applications, and data across enterprises. The platform serves development, security, and operations teams managing cloud-native and hybrid environments.
Who founded Datadog?
Datadog was founded by Olivier Pomel, Alexis Le-Quoc in 2010.
Who are Datadog's investors?
Datadog's investors include 8-Bit Capital, Amplify Partners, aVenture, Bantam Group, BoxGroup, Comcast Ventures, Contour Venture Partners, CRV (Charles River Ventures) and 25 more.
How much funding has Datadog raised?
Datadog has disclosed $141M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Datadog headquartered?
Datadog is headquartered in New York, US.