Prefect
Prefect is a data workflow orchestration platform that empowers data engineers and AI engineers to deploy reliable code. The company offers both an open-source solution and a cloud-based service, allowing users to manage complex workflows with dynamic scaling, built-in observability, and Python-native orchestration. Prefect's unique approach enables teams to build trustworthy workflows quickly while reducing infrastructure costs significantly. With a growing user base and notable clients, Prefect is positioned as a leader in the data orchestration market, particularly for machine learning and analytics teams.
Prefect
Prefect is a data workflow orchestration platform that empowers data engineers and AI engineers to deploy reliable code. The company offers both an open-source solution and a cloud-based service, allowing users to manage complex workflows with dynamic scaling, built-in observability, and Python-native orchestration. Prefect's unique approach enables teams to build trustworthy workflows quickly while reducing infrastructure costs significantly. With a growing user base and notable clients, Prefect is positioned as a leader in the data orchestration market, particularly for machine learning and analytics teams.
TL;DR
Product: Python-native workflow orchestration — open-source engine plus Prefect Cloud and Prefect Horizon
Founded: 2018
Funding: Total reported funding $60,000,000.00; Series B $32,000,000 (Jun 2021)
Employees: 132
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Workflow orchestration and data pipeline reliability for data engineering and ML/analytics teams
Founded
2018
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
32,000,000 USD
Other participants included Bessemer Venture Partners and Positive Sum.
Investor Signal
“Backed by prominent venture firms including Tiger Global Management and Bessemer Venture Partners; other investors include Positive Sum and angel/institutional backers such as Atreides Management, Operator Partners, Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, Quiet Capital, and Rachel Zoe Ventures.”