Transform
acquired by dbt LabsSeattle, US · Founded 2014 · 2 known investors
dbt (part of Fivetran) provides a SQL-based data transformation platform that lets data teams build modular, tested, version-controlled data pipelines with interactive lineage, automated refactoring, and orchestration. Powered by its Fusion engine, it targets data teams building analytics and AI products across cloud data platforms.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Founders & leadership
Transform was founded in 2014 by Nick Handel.
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Nick HandelinFounder · Director of Product2023–2025
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Thomas ChiarellaNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2019–2020
▶$2.3MraisedSep 2020 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.3MraisedSep 2020 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Amir YazdaniDirector
- Randa MinkarahExecutive Officer, Director
- Melinda WhiteDirector
- Thomas ChiarellaExecutive Officer, Director
- Paul StahuraDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.5M
- Amount sold
- $2.3M
- First sale
- Aug 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.5MraisedFeb 2019 · 35 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.5MraisedFeb 2019 · 35 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Thomas ChiarellaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $3.5M
- First sale
- Jan 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Transform do?
- dbt (part of Fivetran) provides a SQL-based data transformation platform that lets data teams build modular, tested, version-controlled data pipelines with interactive lineage, automated refactoring, and orchestration. Powered by its Fusion engine, it targets data teams building analytics and AI products across cloud data platforms.
- Who founded Transform?
- Transform was founded by Nick Handel in 2014.
- Who are Transform's investors?
- Transform's investors include Firebolt Ventures Management Company, Llc, Keiretsu Forum.
- How much funding has Transform raised?
- Transform has disclosed $5.8M raised across 2 rounds.
- Who acquired Transform?
- Transform was acquired by dbt Labs.
- Where is Transform headquartered?
- Transform is headquartered in Seattle, US.