Collibra

Collibra is a data intelligence company that provides a platform for data governance, data cataloging, and data quality. It was founded in 2008 in Brussels, Belgium, by Felix Van de Maele, Stijn Christiaens, and Pieter De Leenheer as a spin-off from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel's research lab, STARLab. The founders' backgrounds in computer science and semantic research led them to address the challenges organizations faced in managing their data.

The company's core offering is the Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud, a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that helps organizations find, understand, and trust their data. Key modules include Data Governance, Data Catalog, Data Lineage, Data Quality & Observability, and AI Governance. These tools allow businesses to automate data workflows, manage metadata, track data lineage, and ensure regulatory compliance with standards like GDPR. Collibra's business model is centered on annual subscription fees for its platform, with tiered pricing based on features and number of users. It primarily targets enterprise clients in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and government.

Collibra has achieved significant growth, raising a total of $595 million over nine funding rounds. Its Series G funding round in November 2021 raised $250 million, bringing the company's valuation to $5.25 billion. Key investors include Sequoia Capital, Sofina, ICONIQ Growth, and Index Ventures. The company is headquartered in New York City and Brussels, with a global presence across several countries.

Keywords: data intelligence, data governance, data catalog, data quality, AI governance, metadata management, data lineage, master data management, enterprise software, SaaS, regulatory compliance, data privacy, cloud data management, business intelligence, data observability, data stewardship, data security, workflow automation, unstructured data, data marketplace