# About Conduktor Our Mission Conduktor makes your operational data ready to use, trusted, and AI-ready by connecting it to the right people at the right time. We unify access, governance, and observability for all data operations so teams can innovate faster, cut complexity, and operate with confidence. --- Leadership ## Led by our founders Driven by the belief that data streaming is crucial for organizations to achieve the potential of digital transformation. Conduktor was founded in 2020 by [Nicolas Orban](https://www.conduktor.io/authors/nicolas-orban) (CEO), [Stéphane Derosiaux](https://www.conduktor.io/authors/stephane-derosiaux) (CTO), and [Stéphane Maarek](https://www.conduktor.io/authors/stephane-maarek) (Chief Evangelist). Investors ## Backed by leading, global investors We benefit from the expertise and support of world-class investors known for backing category-defining companies. - [Accel](https://www.accel.com/) - [Frontline](https://frontline.vc/) - [RTP Global](https://rtp.vc/) - [M12](https://m12.vc/) - [Ansa](https://www.ansa.co/) Teamwork ## And Supported by Our People + Lexi We're system builders, problem-solvers and product crafters. Together, we're exploring what's possible in data streaming. assets/images/team/team-5.png assets/images/team/team-6.png assets/images/team/thelads.jpg assets/images/team/offsite1.jpg assets/images/team/offsite2.jpg assets/images/team/group.png assets/images/team/theteam.jpg Our Journey ## Highlights from our journey The journey from an idea to a full-blown streaming platform - **2026** — Conduktor leads the convergence of real-time data streaming and AI, making operational data instantly accessible for intelligent applications - **2025** — Conduktor expands U.S. operations and scales to serve Fortune 500 enterprises with mission-critical streaming infrastructure - **2024** — Conduktor [raises $30 million](https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/12/conduktor-aims-to-gatekeep-bad-data-out-of-companys-apps/) in a Series B round to accelerate expansion in the U.S. and product development - **2023** — Conduktor releases our [enterprise offering](https://www.conduktor.io/console) with a Kafka proxy, serving FTSE 500 companies - **2022** — Conduktor reaches a milestone of 100,000 developers using our [platform](https://www.conduktor.io/get-started) - **2021** — Conduktor [raises $20 million](https://venturebeat.com/technology/conduktor-which-brings-a-user-friendly-gui-to-apache-kafka-nabs-20m/) in a Series A round, led by Accel - **2020** — Conduktor is [founded](https://x.com/focusaurus/status/1204143097854095362). Inspired by our CTO's drive to solve the pain he was experiencing with Kafka. ## Our Values Six principles we live by every day. They shape how we build, ship, and support each other. - **Embrace the Pack** — At Conduktor, we function as a trusted wolf pack, moving swiftly toward collective goals while embracing each member's unique role - **Own It** — We build trust by turning words into action, embracing full responsibility for our commitments whether we succeed or fail - **Act with Urgency** — We leverage our agility to outpace competitors, empowering everyone to take action and continuously seek ways to accelerate progress - **Go the Extra Mile** — We exceed expectations through curiosity and daily improvements, creating compounding impact in a competitive market - **No Grit, No Glory** — We embrace the unglamorous work required to scale, staying humble while tackling difficult challenges that move the needle - **Take Smart Risks** — We create a safe environment for calculated risk-taking, knowing breakthrough innovation requires stepping beyond comfort zones Announcements ## Featured News November, 2024[Conduktor Raises $30 Million to Accelerate Data Streaming With Apache Kafka](https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/12/conduktor-aims-to-gatekeep-bad-data-out-of-companys-apps/)TechCrunch April, 2024[Conduktor Launches 2.0 Platform Enhancing Kafka Ecosystem Management](https://www.datanami.com/this-just-in/conduktor-launches-2-0-platform-enhancing-kafka-ecosystem-management-with-free-immediate-insights/)Datanami --- Locations ## Our Offices We call both **London** and **New York** home. Two global hubs where our teams connect, create, and grow together. London, UK Uncommon 81-87 High Holborn London WC1V 6DF New York, USA 1 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 3910 New York NY 10119 Explore jobs at Conduktor [Open positions](https://www.conduktor.io/careers) Last updated: March 2026