Companies that use Databricks

Source: Analysis of Linkedin bios of 443 companies that use Databricks

I noticed that Databricks customers are predominantly large, established organizations operating critical infrastructure that touches millions of people daily. These aren't typical SaaS companies. They're banks processing billions in transactions (Santander, Eurobank, IndusInd Bank), manufacturers building physical products at massive scale (Honeywell, Philips, Cummins), telecommunications providers connecting entire populations (Comcast, SES Satellites), and logistics companies moving goods globally (Forward Air, Landstar). Many are in heavily regulated industries where data accuracy and compliance are non-negotiable.

These are mature enterprises, not startups. The employee counts tell the story: over half have more than 5,000 employees, with many exceeding 10,000. Most are either publicly traded (Post IPO equity/debt) or long-established private companies with decades of history. Santander was founded in 1857, Barilla in 1877, Sazerac in 1850. Even the newer companies like Bolt and Affirm are post-IPO or late-stage funded organizations operating at significant scale.