Elementary
YC W22Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL · Founded 2021 · 12 employees · 3 known investors
Elementary builds data observability tools that monitor data quality and reliability for modern data teams. The platform evolved from an open-source solution into a cloud-based product that integrates with existing data warehouses and BI tools.
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)
Elementary was founded in 2021 by Maayan Salom and Or Avidov.
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Maayan Salomin𝕏CEO & Co-FounderMaayan Salom served as an incident response engagement manager at Sygnia (acquired by Temasek) and is an alumnus of 8200. He has more than a decade of experience in data analysis and team leadership, with expertise in data validation.
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Or Avidovin𝕏Co-FounderOr Avidov served as Director of Engineering at Singular and previously worked in the Israeli intelligence unit 8200. He holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science and Machine Learning and has over a decade of experience in software and data engineering, with a focus on building data infrastructure.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Elementary do?
- Elementary builds data observability tools that monitor data quality and reliability for modern data teams. The platform evolved from an open-source solution into a cloud-based product that integrates with existing data warehouses and BI tools.
- Who founded Elementary?
- Elementary was founded by Maayan Salom, Or Avidov in 2021.
- Who are Elementary's investors?
- Elementary's investors include Modern Technical, Y Combinator, OUP (Osage University Partners).
- Where is Elementary headquartered?
- Elementary is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL.