Dagster
Cloud-native data orchestration platform
About Dagster
Dagster is the cloud-native orchestration platform for data engineering and ML, with a focus on assets and observability. It treats data pipelines as software — with types, dependencies, testing, and monitoring built in. Thousands of data teams use Dagster to build reliable, maintainable data platforms that replace legacy schedulers.
Pitch deck breakdown
How Dagster would pitch themselves.
Target customer
Software engineers + DevOps teams shipping production systems — from indie hackers to enterprise platform teams at scale.
Problem they solve
Dagster is the cloud-native orchestration platform for data engineering and ML, with a focus on assets and observability. It treats data pipelines as software — with types, dependencies, testing, and monitoring built in… The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.
Key differentiator
Dagster differentiates on cloud-native data orchestration platform. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz + Valor Equity Partners, $90M raised — the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Nick Schrock.
Go-to-market strategy
Growth-stage GTM — multi-channel revenue motion (direct enterprise sales, channel partnerships, marketplace listings). Vertical specialisation + verticalised AE teams targeting enterprise + mid-market.
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Company facts
- Category
- Dev Tools
- Funding stage
- Series C
- Total raised
- $90M
- Founded
- 2019
- Team size
- 50–100
- HQ
- San Francisco
- Country
- USA
- Website
- dagster.io
Founders of Dagster
- Nick Schrock
Investors backing Dagster
- Andreessen Horowitz
- Valor Equity Partners
Frequently asked questions
What does Dagster do?
Dagster is the cloud-native orchestration platform for data engineering and ML, with a focus on assets and observability. It treats data pipelines as software — with types, dependencies, testing, and monitoring built in. Thousands of data teams use Dagster to build reliable, maintainable data platforms that replace legacy schedulers.
Where is Dagster based?
Dagster is based in San Francisco, USA.
When was Dagster founded?
Dagster was founded in 2019.
How much has Dagster raised?
Dagster has raised $90M in their Series C round.
Who founded Dagster?
Dagster was founded by Nick Schrock.
Who has invested in Dagster?
Dagster is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Valor Equity Partners.