# Redpanda Data

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/redpanda-data

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.redpanda.com
- Total disclosed funding: $266M
- Latest round: Series D (Apr 3, 2025)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Redpanda Data, Inc., based in San Francisco, California, provides a high-performance streaming data platform that enables enterprises to efficiently create and manage real-time data applications, fully compatible with Apache Kafka.Founded in 2019 in San Francisco, California, Redpanda Data, Inc. specializes in streaming data solutions. The company has raised a total of USD 100.00 mn through several funding rounds, with the most recent being a Series D round on April 3, 2025, led by GV and including participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners. The firm was established by Alexander Gallego, who serves as CEO and has prior experience in the tech industry.Redpanda offers a suite of products designed for high-performance streaming data processing, fully compatible with Apache Kafka. The platform features built-in developer tools, over 300 connectors, and robust capabilities for data streaming, transformation, and connection management. It serves enterprises across sectors such as finance, retail, and technology, enabling these organizations to handle large volumes of real-time data for applications such as trading systems and data analytics. Redpanda's solutions emphasize operational simplicity and performance at scale, with significant reach in North America and Europe.Redpanda generates revenue via a subscription-based model, offering various pricing tiers aligned with its platform's capabilities. Clients can choose contracts for fully managed cloud services, Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) solutions, or serverless architectures. Subscriptions provide access to features like tiered storage and performance optimizations that lower operational costs. Their flagship offerings, including Redpanda Serverless and Redpanda Connect, cater to enterprises aiming to optimize data processing workflows while controlling expenses.In April 2025, Redpanda Data, Inc. secured USD 100.00 mn in Series D funding, which will be used to accelerate growth and enhance the capabilities of its real-time data platform aimed at the agentic enterprise. The company plans to introduce new products and expand into additional markets, focusing on specific geographic regions to broaden its reach.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Apr 3, 2025, $100M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, GV
- Series C, Jun 27, 2023, $100M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, GV, Haystack
- Series B, Feb 23, 2022, $50M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, GV, Haystack
- Series A, Jan 26, 2021, $13M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, GV
- Seed, Jan 1, 2020, $3M — Lightspeed Venture Partners

## Investors

- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- GV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gv) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Haystack (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/haystack) — Series B, Series C