Companies in Big Data Analytics
There are 6,146 companies in Big Data Analytics which include Databricks, Palantir, data.ai, Altair, IQVIA. 2,303 companies in Big Data Analytics are funded, with 1,213 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 49 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Big Data Analytics (2,302), followed by India
(594), and then United Kingdom (429).
2026 has seen the creation of 156 Big Data Analytics companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 271 new companies launched every year. Most number of Big Data Analytics startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University.
Here is a List of top companies in Big Data Analytics

1. Databricks
Provider of a unified data and AI platform for building and managing analytical and operational workloads. This platform enables organizations to build business intelligence and artificial intelligence applications, stream and analyze data, and process daily operations with consistent security, performance, and governance. It integrates data engineering, data warehousing, and machine learning capabilities into a single foundation, allowing teams to build, deploy, and manage production applications.
Key facts about Databricks
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series L
- Total Funding till date: $25.2B
- Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Insight Partners and 127 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series L, Jul 17, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 2,520 Competitors
2. Palantir
Platform that provides data analysis and management solutions. It is a software company that specializes in big data analytics and provides software platforms for analyzing and integrating large amounts of data. Its software powers real-time, AI-driven decisions in critical government and commercial enterprise, from the factory floors to the front lines.
Key facts about Palantir
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Denver (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.46B
- Investors: Founders Fund, Sompo Holdings and 171 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Aug 31, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 84/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 3,183 Competitors

3. data.ai
AI based market data analysis for generating consumer insights. It visualizes market data to acquire and retain customers, prioritize the roadmap, enter new markets, and optimize ROI. The features of the software include advertisement spend analysis, revenue, and usage tracking, customization of data ingestion, data collaboration and benchmarking, and more.
Key facts about data.ai
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $157M
- Investors: Sequoia Capital, IDG Capital and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jan 14, 2016, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 82/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 2,257 Competitors

4. Altair
Provider of enterprise software for simulation, data analytics, AI, and HPC. Delivers cloud-accessible platforms that converge modeling, simulation, high-performance computing, and analytics to support digital engineering and product development. Offers a unified cloud gateway for accessing design tools, AI workflows, and scalable compute resources. Includes dedicated platforms for low- and no-code data analytics, AI model development, and AI-assisted design and simulation across industries.
Key facts about Altair
- Founded Year: 1985
- Location: Troy (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $35.1M
- Investors: General Atlantic, Europa and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 11, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 2,733 Competitors

5. IQVIA
Provider of clinical research and commercialization solutions for healthcare. It offers services across research and development, real-world evidence generation, and commercialization, along with safety and regulatory compliance solutions. The company caters to life science segments, including consumer health, emerging biopharma, generics, medtech, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. It also serves healthcare segments such as information partner services, financial institutions, global health organizations, government entities, patient associations, payers, and providers. It provides technologies and products for clinical, commercial, compliance, safety, and real world applications.
Key facts about IQVIA
- Founded Year: 1982
- Location: Durham (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.74M
- Investors: Europa, HHS and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Dec 01, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 878 Competitors
