Starburst

Starburst is a data platform company that provides fast, secure, and flexible access to data across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Founded by the creators of the Trino SQL query engine, Starburst offers enterprise-grade solutions that allow organizations to analyze large datasets from multiple sources without needing to move the data. The core offering includes the Starburst Enterprise Platform (SEP), which enhances Trino with additional integrations and security features, and Starburst Galaxy, a fully managed cloud-native service that simplifies data querying and infrastructure management. The platform supports over 50 connectors to various data sources, ensuring seamless access to data lakes and databases while emphasizing fast query performance and robust data governance. Starburst addresses challenges like data silos and slow analytics, enabling businesses to reduce data movement and lower infrastructure costs. With a customer base that includes industry leaders across various sectors, Starburst empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions efficiently.

Information Technology & Services Boston, United States ~340 employees

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Employees
340
+0.6% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$73.5K
Revenue ~$25M
Total funding
$414M
Last round May 2025
12-month attrition
20.3%
Tech: 18%
H1B filings, FY2026
3
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
11
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Starburst went from 301 employees in Oct 2024 to 340 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 19 people joined, 20 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering100
Other82
Sales48
Success25
Marketing19
HR19
Operations18
Finance17

Funding

  • May 2025 · Citi
  • Feb 2022 · Series D · $250M · Alkeon Capital, Altimeter Capital, B Capital Group
  • Jan 2021 · Series C · $100M · Andreesen Horowitz, Coatue Management, Index Ventures
  • Jun 2020 · Series B · $42M · Coatue Management, Index Ventures
  • Nov 2019 · Series A · $22M · Index Ventures

Salaries at Starburst

All salaries

18 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering17
IT2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 3 filings.

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Starburst FAQ

How many employees does Starburst have?

Starburst has about 340 employees, up 0.6% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Starburst sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Starburst filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Starburst's revenue per employee?

Starburst makes about $74K in revenue per employee, based on $25M annual revenue and 340 employees.

How much does Starburst pay?

6figr has 18 salary profiles for Starburst in the US and 2 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Starburst salaries page. See Starburst salaries in the US

How much funding has Starburst raised?

Starburst has raised $414M in total funding.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.