Prefect

Platform for automating and managing data workflows

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About Prefect

Prefect provides a platform for automating and managing data workflows, primarily targeting software developers, data engineers, and IT teams. The platform allows users to define their workflows through an easy-to-use interface and deploy them across various environments, such as Kubernetes or staging servers. This flexibility helps users manage complex data and AI tasks without needing to navigate the complexities of the underlying infrastructure. Prefect offers both free and paid plans, with the free tier suitable for small projects and the paid plans designed for larger teams or enterprises that require advanced features and dedicated support. Key features include encrypted storage for configuration data, customizable parameters, and detailed logging, ensuring secure and efficient workflow management. Prefect's goal is to streamline the management of data workflows, making it a scalable solution for businesses of all sizes.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$42.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Equity Stock Options
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from emerging data orchestration platforms threatens market share.
Rapid AI and machine learning evolution may outpace Prefect's current offerings.
Reliance on cloud services exposes Prefect to potential outages and security breaches.

Differentiation

Prefect offers a cloud-based service simplifying data workflow deployment and monitoring.
The platform supports integration with environments like Kubernetes for flexible workflow management.
Prefect provides encrypted storage and detailed logging for secure and efficient data workflows.

Upsides

Partnership with Snowflake enhances enterprise dataflow automation capabilities.
Appointment of Adam Azzam as AI Product Lead boosts AI-focused platform development.
Growing hybrid cloud adoption expands Prefect's orchestration services across multiple environments.

Funding

Total raised$42.31 M
Latest valuation$160.00 M
StageSERIES_B