Alation is an enterprise software company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California. The firm pioneered the data catalog market and now positions itself as a leader in the broader data management space with its Agentic Data Intelligence Platform. The platform serves as a knowledge layer that combines artificial intelligence with data governance capabilities, enabling enterprises to discover, understand, and trust their data through lineage tracking and collaboration tools.
The company has built a significant customer base, serving over 650 organisations worldwide. Its reach includes 40% of the Fortune 100. Alation operates in technical domains spanning artificial intelligence, data governance, data catalog technology, and data management more broadly.
Alation has raised more than $340 million in funding and was most recently valued at over $1.7 billion. The company maintains a global presence from its California headquarters.
