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Alation, Inc.: A global American software company offering comprehensive data intelligence solutions.
Founded in 2012 by Satyen Sangani, Aaron Kalb, Feng Niu, and Venky Ganti, Alation, Inc. is a global American software company headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company's core mission is to empower organizations to find, understand, and trust their data. Alation offers a comprehensive suite of enterprise data intelligence solutions, including data search and discovery, governance, stewardship, analytics, and digital transformation. Their market focus spans across various industries, serving some of the world’s largest banks, retailers, and government agencies.
Notable figures affiliated with Alation include CEO and co-founder Satyen Sangani and Chief Data & Analytics Officer and co-founder Aaron Kalb. The company has garnered significant venture backing and employs over 700 people. Key achievements include their intelligent federated governance approach and widespread adoption by Fortune 500 companies. Alation's impact is evident in its role in enhancing data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency across diverse sectors globally.
Companies similar to Alation include Microsoft, ThoughtSpot, Data.world and Secoda.
Alation was founded in 2012.
Alation's headquarters is located in Redwood City, CA, US.
As of Jun 27, 2023, Alation has disclosed funding of $314.9M (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.
Alation has 700 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

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