Confluent, Inc. (CFLT)

Confluent, Inc., founded in 2014 by Jay Kreps, Neha Narkhede, and Jun Rao, is a technology company specializing in data streaming platforms. Built on Apache Kafka, Confluent offers solutions that enable companies to harness and process real-time data across cloud and on-premise infrastructures. The platform is designed to help businesses in various sectors make smarter, faster decisions by utilizing continuous data streams. Confluent's CEO is Jay Kreps, one of the original creators of Apache Kafka. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California. As of 2022, Confluent reported revenue growth, showcasing its position as a leader in the data streaming market. Their innovative work aims to enhance how companies manage their data flows, making it a vital tool for modern software architectures and big data processing.