Confluent

Confluent is a technology company that specializes in data streaming solutions. Founded in 2014 by the original creators of Apache Kafka, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Confluent enhances and commercializes Kafka, offering a cloud-native platform designed to manage real-time data streams for enterprises around the world. The company's mission is to help organizations leverage data-in-motion, enabling them to process and analyze streaming data in real time. Confluent has experienced significant growth, surpassing $100 million in bookings within four years of generating revenue. Its platform supports various use cases, including IoT, fraud detection, customer analytics, and hybrid cloud integration. Key offerings include the Confluent Platform, Confluent Cloud, and ksqlDB, along with professional services and support to ensure effective implementation and operation. Confluent serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, retail, telecommunications, automotive, and technology.