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Datadog
Datadog is a multi family office based in New York; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key contacts for...
Datadog
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General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Principals
Olivier Pomel
CEO & Co-Founder
Alexis Lê-Quôc
CTO & Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Datadog?
As a public company, Datadog does not operate as a family office or fund manager. Capital allocation decisions — including R&D investment, M&A, and shareholder returns — are overseen by CEO Olivier Pomel and CFO David Obstler under board governance. The board includes investors from Index Ventures and ICONIQ Capital, as well as independent directors.
How does Datadog source its deal flow for corporate venture or M&A?
Datadog has historically acquired technology integrations — such as Sqreen in 2021 — rather than operating a structured venture arm. Deal flow is sourced through the engineering and product organizations and evaluated for strategic alignment with the platform. The firm's 2026 AI engineering report indicates deep engagement with open-source and commercial AI tooling ecosystems.
Is Datadog structured as a single-family office or an operating company?
Datadog is a publicly traded operating company, not a family office. Oliver Pomel and Alexis Lê-Quôc remain active as CEO and CTO, but the firm's governance includes a board with representatives from Index Ventures, ICONIQ, and independent directors. It does not manage family wealth.
Does Datadog make venture fund commitments or only direct technology bets?
Datadog does not disclose a fund-commitment program. Its deployment typically takes the form of direct M&A of smaller technology companies that extend its observability platform. The firm's board composition — including longtime ICONIQ partner Matt Jacobson — provides a bridge to the private-market ecosystem.
How is Datadog's board related to ICONIQ Capital?
Matt Jacobson, a General Partner at ICONIQ Capital, serves on Datadog's board of directors. ICONIQ was an early institutional investor, and the relationship provides Datadog with access to ICONIQ's network of growth-stage and public technology companies. Amit Agarwal, a former ICONIQ partner, also served as Datadog's President before founding STLabs.
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