Arcion Labs
-61%
est. 2Y upside i
Rank
#2480
Sector
Data Integration, Database Software
Est. Liquidity
~0Y
Data Quality
Data: MediumArcion Labs was acquired by Databricks for over $100M on October 23, 2023.
Last updated: March 10, 2026
Arcion Labs' patent-pending CDC technology and cloud-native platform gain significant traction with Fortune 500 companies, leading to a strategic acquisition at a premium valuation of $300M (3x current) or a successful IPO, driven by strong revenue growth and market leadership in real-time data integration.
Arcion Labs continues its steady growth, successfully expanding its customer base and product capabilities. The company is acquired by a larger platform player like Databricks for its current valuation of $100M, providing a modest return for early investors and employees.
Increased competition from incumbents like Oracle GoldenGate and Fivetran, coupled with slower-than-expected enterprise adoption, leads to a down round or a distressed acquisition at $30M, resulting in significant loss for common shareholders due to liquidation preferences.
Preference Stack Risk
highFunding Intensity
18%Investors contributed $18M in total funding. In a $100M exit, they would likely receive their $18M back first, potentially leaving $82M for common shareholders, depending on liquidation preferences.
Dilution Risk
moderateAs a Series A company prior to acquisition, Arcion Labs would likely have required additional funding rounds, posing a moderate risk of future dilution for common shareholders.
Secondary Liquidity
noneAs an early-stage, privately held company, there was no active secondary market or tender offers for Arcion Labs' equity prior to its acquisition.
Other — 3 roles
- at Databricks · Customer Stories
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Last updated: February 18, 2026
Questions to Ask at the Interview
Strategic questions based on Arcion Labs's data — designed to show you've done your homework.
- 1
“Given the acquisition by Databricks, how has Arcion's product roadmap and integration strategy evolved within the larger Databricks ecosystem, particularly concerning the Photon engine and Unity Catalog?”
- 2
“Arcion's technology focuses on real-time Change Data Capture (CDC). How is Databricks planning to leverage this capability to differentiate its data ingestion and processing offerings against competitors like Snowflake and Google Cloud's data services?”
- 3
“For a new hire joining the former Arcion team, what are the key opportunities for career growth and impact within Databricks, and how does the equity package reflect the long-term potential within the combined entity?”
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