DataStax
San Francisco, US · Founded 2010 · 16 known investors
DataStax provides enterprise-grade database infrastructure and AI development tools, including Astra DB (a NoSQL vector database built on Apache Cassandra), Hyper-Converged Database for on-premises deployments, and Langflow (an open-source low-code platform for building generative AI applications).
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Founders & leadership
DB
Davor Bonaciin
JB
Jim BaumNamed on SEC filing
CS
Clint SmithNamed on SEC filing
BB
Billy BosworthNamed on SEC filing
EC
Eric ChinNamed on SEC filing
RG
Randy GottfriedNamed on SEC filing
JV
John VrionisNamed on SEC filing
JE
Jonathan EllisNamed on SEC filing
AV
Andy VitusNamed on SEC filing
DW
Dennis WolfNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 16
Akkadian VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $10M
Comcast VenturesNew York · $2M – $15M
Cross Creek AdvisorsSalt Lake City
Crosslink CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $9M
InvestXVancouver
Kleiner PerkinsMenlo Park · $500K – $15M
Lightspeed Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87M
NextGen Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $500K – $2M
Premji InvestMenlo Park
Scale Venture PartnersBay Area · $5M – $25M
Silver Lake PartnersMenlo Park
Voyager CapitalSeattle · $1M – $4M
Blumberg Capitalreported · 2 sourcesMiami · $500K – $5M
Gradient Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M
OSS CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $50K – $5M
Unusual VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $1M – $15Mvia John Vrionis · board
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$149.6M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2025
- $6MSeed roundOct 2025 · 2 sources
Blumberg Capital (lead), Gradient Ventures (lead), Gradient
Source ↗
▶$37.6MraisedMay 2021 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$37.6MraisedMay 2021 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Andy VitusDirector
- Eric ChinDirector
- Jonathan EllisDirector
- Holger StaudeDirector
- Kelly BattlesDirector
- Jim BaumDirector
- Chet KapoorExecutive Officer, Director
- John VrionisDirector
- Offering amount
- $37.6M
- Amount sold
- $37.6M
- First sale
- May 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$106MraisedSep 2014 · 24 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$106MraisedSep 2014 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jim BaumDirector
- Clint SmithExecutive Officer
- Billy BosworthExecutive Officer, Director
- Eric ChinDirector
- Randy GottfriedDirector
- John VrionisDirector
- Jonathan EllisExecutive Officer, Director
- Andy VitusDirector
- Dennis WolfExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $110M
- Amount sold
- $106M
- Finders' fees
- $1.8M
- Placement agents
- Goldman, Sachs & Co.
- First sale
- Aug 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2010
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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- What does DataStax do?
- DataStax provides enterprise-grade database infrastructure and AI development tools, including Astra DB (a NoSQL vector database built on Apache Cassandra), Hyper-Converged Database for on-premises deployments, and Langflow (an open-source low-code platform for building generative AI applications).
- Who are DataStax's investors?
- DataStax's investors include Akkadian Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Cross Creek Advisors, Crosslink Capital, InvestX, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NextGen Venture Partners and 8 more.
- How much funding has DataStax raised?
- DataStax has disclosed $149.6M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is DataStax headquartered?
- DataStax is headquartered in San Francisco, US.