Qlik

What Qlik does

Qlik is a private, PE-backed data analytics and integration platform founded in 1993 in Sweden and now headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The company combines its proprietary Qlik Cloud Analytics platform—built around an in-memory Associative Engine for fast, query-free multi-source analysis—with the Qlik Talend Cloud data integration and governance stack acquired via Talend in 2023. The unified platform spans ingestion, transformation, quality, governance, and consumption through AI-powered analytics, predictive modeling, embedded BI, and a recently launched Agentic AI suite of specialized agents (Discovery, Automate, Predict, Analytics, Data Product) plus an MCP Server enabling third-party AI assistants such as Anthropic Claude to access Qlik's analytical capabilities.

Qlik serves more than 30,000 enterprise customers across over 100 countries, including more than 75% of the Fortune 500, with notable logos spanning HSBC, Samsung, Ford, BP, USAA, NHS, Airbus, and Lenovo. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, global system integrators (Deloitte, Cognizant), regional channel partners, and a public-sector distribution vehicle (Carahsoft). Pricing is primarily subscription-based with tiered SaaS plans (Standard, Premium, Enterprise), supplemented by on-premises licenses, professional/advisory services, and OEM/embedded analytics licensing.

The company is majority-owned by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) holding a significant minority stake following a November 2024 investment. Qlik is led by incoming CEO Saugata Saha (effective July 31, 2026), who succeeds eight-year CEO Mike Capone. Recent strategic priorities include a $1.5 billion Europe investment over five years, expansion of the Agentic AI product line, and strategic alliances with ServiceNow, Starburst, Databricks, and AWS to position Qlik as the connective analytics layer of the modern enterprise data and AI stack.

Name

Qlik

Legal name

QlikTech International AB

Website

https://qlik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Qlik is a private, PE-backed data analytics and integration platform serving 30,000+ enterprise customers including 75% of the Fortune 500 with its Qlik Cloud Analytics and Qlik Talend Cloud platforms, spanning data integration, governance, AI, and embedded analytics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Data Analytics and Integration Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Platform (Unified Data & Analytics) Suites (HDAEABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-to-End Enterprise AI Platforms (MLOps & Model Lifecycle Management) (HDAEANAA), AI Application Enablement Platforms (Copilot/Agent Frameworks, SDKs) (HDAEANAJ), AI/ML Solution Integration & MLOps Enablement (BPAEAAAJ)

Keywords

• Data analytics platform
• Business intelligence software
• Data integration solutions
• Enterprise AI platform
• Data quality governance

Headquarters

HQ city

King Of Prussia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Qlik Cloud Analytics Subscription: Cloud-based SaaS subscription for analytics and AI capabilities with tiered plans (Standard, Premium, Enterprise) based on user seats and feature access
2. Qlik Talend Cloud Data Integration: Subscription-based data integration and quality platform combining Qlik and Talend capabilities
3. On-Premises Licenses (Qlik Sense): Traditional software licenses for on-premises Qlik Sense deployments with capacity-based or user-based pricing
4. Professional Services: Implementation, training, and consulting services including Qlik Advisory Services and Qlik Agentic Advisory offerings
5. OEM/Embedded Analytics: White-label and embedded analytics licensing for ISVs and enterprises embedding Qlik capabilities in their products

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Qlik sells a unified enterprise data analytics and AI platform that combines data integration, data quality, governance, and analytics. The portfolio centers on Qlik Cloud Analytics (including Qlik Sense on-premises) for AI-powered dashboards, reporting, and predictive analytics, and Qlik Talend Cloud for data integration, quality, and governance across 250+ connectors. The platform supports agentic AI experiences, embedded analytics, and OEM/white-label deployments for enterprise and government customers.

Product overview

Qlik offers a unified data and analytics platform combining data integration, quality, governance, and analytics capabilities. The portfolio is organized around two main platforms: Qlik Cloud Analytics (including Qlik Sense for on-premises deployments) for analytics and AI, and Qlik Talend Cloud for data integration and quality. Key analytics products include Qlik Answers (generative AI for unstructured content), Qlik Automate (no-code workflow automation), Qlik Predict (predictive AI), and Qlik Reporting Service. Data integration products include Talend Data Fabric, Qlik Compose (for data lakes and warehouses), Qlik Replicate (CDC/streaming), Qlik Enterprise Manager, Talend Data Catalog, and Qlik Gold Client. Qlik also offers Qlik Open Lakehouse for open lakehouse architecture and Qlik MCP Server for third-party AI integration. The platform serves over 30,000 customers globally including 75% of Fortune 500 companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Qlik Cloud Analytics: Cloud-based analytics platform delivering AI-powered insight through dashboards, reporting, and embedded analytics.
• Qlik Sense
• Qlik Answers
• Qlik Automate
• Qlik Predict
• Qlik Talend Cloud
• Talend Data Fabric
• Qlik Replicate
• Qlik Compose
• Qlik Gold Client

Products and services

• Qlik Cloud Analytics Cloud-based SaaS analytics platform providing AI-powered insight, dashboards, visualizations, and reporting for enterprise data analysis.
• Qlik Sense On-premises analytics solution for seamless integration of data from multiple systems, using the Qlik Associative Engine for visual data discovery.
• Qlik Answers GenAI-driven conversational AI product that provides answers from unstructured content with explainable insights and trusted citations.
• Qlik Automate No-code workflow automation platform that automates reports, triggers alerts, and connects SaaS applications via drag-and-drop interface.
• Qlik Predict Explainable predictive AI product for forecasting business trends and enabling faster decision-making with a no-code experience.
• Qlik Talend Cloud Unified data integration and quality platform combining Qlik and Talend capabilities to provide a trusted data foundation for AI, ML, and analytics.
• Talend Data Fabric Data integration platform that unifies, integrates, and governs disparate data environments across the enterprise.
• Qlik Compose for Data Lakes Data pipeline automation tool that creates analytics-ready data sets for data lakes.
• Qlik Compose for Data Warehouses Data warehouse automation solution that automates the entire data warehouse lifecycle.
• Talend Data Catalog Metadata management solution for understanding the data flowing through analytics pipelines.
• Qlik Enterprise Manager Centralized configuration, execution, and monitoring platform for data replication and transformation.
• Qlik Replicate Data replication and streaming platform that accelerates data replication, ingestion, and CDC for enterprise.
• Qlik Gold Client Data management solution for non-production SAP environments, enabling precise data selection for test environments.
• Qlik Reporting Service Cloud reporting tool for creating, sharing, and distributing visual reports with support for PixelPerfect, dashboard, and tabular formats.
• Qlik Embedded Analytics Embedded analytics solutions enabling integration of real-time insights and analytics into business applications.
• Qlik Open Lakehouse Open lakehouse platform supporting streaming ingestion and real-time data transformations with Apache Iceberg format.
• Qlik Data Streaming Real-time data streaming and CDC (Change Data Capture) for continuous data movement.
• Qlik MCP Server Model Context Protocol server enabling third-party AI assistants to securely access Qlik's analytical capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of Fortune 500 companies use Qlik, indicating strong market penetration and trust at the enterprise level
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

AI capability11 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, minor and regional.

• DatabrickscoreTechnology or Integration · 23 June 2026Qlik was named the 2026 Databricks ISV Data Integration Partner of the Year at the Data + AI Summit, recognizing innovation and customer impact through solutions built on the Databricks platform. Qlik's portfolio of over 250 connectors enables organizations to move, transform, and activate data for analytics and AI initiatives within the Databricks platform.
• StarburstcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 June 2026Strategic partnership to help enterprises transform fragmented data into governed, AI-ready intelligence by combining Qlik's data integration and analytics capabilities with Starburst's federated query engine. Joint solutions address data architecture challenges where AI models advance faster than data architectures, enabling federated access, hybrid reference architectures, and AI-assisted data pipelines.
• CognizantstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 April 2026Qlik recognized Cognizant with Global System Integrator Innovation Partner of the Year Award. Cognizant has shifted from reactive support to proactive solution development, enabling manufacturing clients to move from prototype to production-ready AI implementations in as little as six weeks.
• Engage TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Partnership to use AI and data-driven tools to help organizations coordinate anti-trafficking efforts across communities. Enables decision makers to access dashboards revealing demographic breakdowns and programmatic gaps to integrate siloed community resources into actionable intelligence.
• IPC GlobalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 April 2026Named Qlik North America Channel Partner of the Year 2025. IPC Global is an enterprise intelligence firm and Qlik Elite Solution Provider with over 20 years of experience, delivering AI, data, and analytics solutions across the North American market including statewide analytics modernization programs.
• ServiceNowcoreTechnology or Integration · 13 April 2026Strategic partnership announced April 2026 to integrate Qlik's analytics engine and AI capabilities with ServiceNow's Workflow Data Fabric. The collaboration includes Qlik metadata collectors for ServiceNow Data Catalog, enabling governed enterprise data context in AI-powered workflows and agents. Joint customers can connect workflow signals with broader enterprise context for better decision-making.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or Integration · 25 March 2026AWS is Diamond Sponsor for Qlik Connect 2026. Qlik announced deployment on AWS European Sovereign Cloud for data residency and governance for European customers. Qlik products including Qlik Cloud Government - DoD, Qlik Sense Enterprise, and Qlik Data Integration are available in AWS Marketplace for JWCC procurement pathways.
• CarahsoftregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 January 2026Named Qlik North America Public Sector Partner of the Year 2024. Carahsoft has served as Qlik's Master Government Aggregator since 2022, providing sales support, contract expertise, and marketing to expand Qlik's AI-powered data analytics solutions to government agencies.
• DeloittestrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic partnership focused on enterprise AI transformation. Deloitte and Qlik executives discussed how trusted, governed data foundations are critical for scalable AI outcomes. Cognizant won Qlik's Global System Integrator Innovation Partner of the Year Award for joint manufacturing AI implementations.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Tableau (Salesforce): Tableau is Salesforce's flagship analytics and BI platform and the most direct competitor to Qlik Cloud Analytics in self-service visualization, dashboards, and enterprise reporting. Both target Fortune 500 enterprises with similar go-to-market motions.
• Snowflake: Snowflake is a cloud data platform competing with Qlik Talend Cloud in data warehousing/lakehouse and increasingly in analytics and AI via Snowflake Cortex. Qlik lists Snowflake as a key integration partner and named Databricks ISV Partner of the Year, highlighting the overlapping data platform category.
• Databricks: Databricks is a unified data and AI platform directly comparable to Qlik Talend Cloud plus Qlik Cloud Analytics, particularly around lakehouse, data integration, and AI/ML workloads. Qlik was named 2026 Databricks ISV Data Integration Partner of the Year, evidencing deep overlap and partnership tension.
• Looker (Google Cloud): Looker is Google Cloud's enterprise BI and analytics platform offering semantic modeling, dashboards, and embedded analytics. It competes directly with Qlik Cloud Analytics for enterprise customers and is bundled into the Google Cloud ecosystem as a hyperscaler-aligned alternative.
• Informatica: Informatica is a leading enterprise data integration, quality, and governance platform directly comparable to Qlik Talend Cloud. Both serve Fortune 500 enterprises with data fabric and master data management capabilities and compete for data engineering budgets.
• Alteryx: Alteryx is a data preparation, analytics, and AI/ML automation platform comparable to Qlik Talend Cloud for data integration plus Qlik Predict for AutoML. It targets similar analytics-centric personas and competes for data analyst budgets in mid-market and enterprise.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft (Power BI / Fabric): Microsoft Power BI and the broader Fabric platform compete across analytics, data integration, and now AI — bundled inside the Microsoft enterprise estate. As a hyperscaler incumbent, Microsoft exerts significant pricing and bundling pressure on standalone analytics vendors including Qlik.
• SAP Analytics Cloud: SAP Analytics Cloud is the analytics and planning solution within the SAP Business Technology Platform, deeply embedded in SAP enterprise customers. It competes with Qlik for analytics spend within the large SAP install base that Qlik serves via connectors and Qlik Gold Client.
• Oracle Analytics Cloud: Oracle Analytics Cloud and Fusion Analytics are analytics offerings bundled into the Oracle enterprise software estate. They overlap with Qlik in BFSI, manufacturing, and large enterprise segments where Oracle has deep ERP/CRM penetration.

Emerging players

• ThoughtSpot: ThoughtSpot is an AI-native analytics platform focused on natural language query, search-driven BI, and AI-augmented insights. It overlaps with Qlik Answers and Qlik Predict as an emerging alternative for AI-first enterprise analytics deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Qlik
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qlik

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors6 records

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M&A19 records

Investments

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