DryvIQ

What DryvIQ does

DryvIQ is an enterprise software company that provides an AI-powered intelligent data management platform for discovering, classifying, governing, and retiring unstructured data across its full lifecycle. Founded in 2010 in Ann Arbor, Michigan (originally as SkySync, rebranded to DryvIQ in October 2022), the platform connects to 40+ cloud and on-premises repositories including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Box, Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon S3, Azure Blob, and legacy ECM systems such as Documentum, FileNet, and OpenText. Its patented AI classification engine reads actual file content across 550+ formats and 175 languages to identify 100+ entity types, with documented classification accuracy up to 92% and petabyte-scale performance (300 TB/day scanning, 50+ PB under management).

The company's product portfolio is organized around a core DryvIQ Platform with integrated solution modules covering Data Discovery, Data Classification, Data Governance, Storage Optimization (40-60% cost reduction via intelligent archiving with rehydration), AI Ready Data, Microsoft Copilot Success, Content Platform Modernization, Intelligent Migration, and File Synchronization. An open Connector API with SDK enables custom integrations. DryvIQ holds Microsoft Managed Partner status, is listed on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, and has a global partner network including Accenture, Cognizant, Infosys, and Tata as system integrators.

DryvIQ serves 1,100+ organizations worldwide (enterprise NPS of 79) across industries including manufacturing, pharmaceutical, financial services, media, education, construction, and consumer electronics, with named customers such as AstraZeneca, Schneider Electric, Forbes, and Indiana University. Revenue is generated primarily through volume-based SaaS subscriptions tied to content under management, supplemented by Expert Services for implementation, training, and custom development. The company operates a direct enterprise field sales motion augmented by channel partners, and maintains SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, and ISO 27701:2019 certifications to support regulated-vertical sales. Straylight Capital is identified as a venture capital backer; the company is privately held with no parent company and no public offering.

Name

DryvIQ

Legal name

DryvIQ, Incorporated

Website

https://dryviq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DryvIQ provides an AI-powered platform that discovers, classifies, governs, and retires unstructured enterprise data across 40+ repositories. It serves 1,100+ organizations in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, financial services, and other regulated industries, monetizing via volume-based SaaS subscriptions tied to content under management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Unstructured Data Governance Software

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Database/Application Data Layer Modernization (DB migration, ORM, caching) (BPAEAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Database Tools & Ecosystem (Replication, Backup/Recovery, HA/DR, Monitoring) (HDAEAAAO), IT Asset Lifecycle Services (Procure-to-Retire) (BPAEAOAF), Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK)

Keywords

• Unstructured data governance
• Enterprise data classification
• Cloud file migration
• AI content readiness
• Storage optimization platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Platform Subscription: SaaS platform subscription priced based on volume of content under management. Customers frame investment against existing AI/Copilot spend with ROI typically returned within first quarter.
2. Professional Services: Expert services including strategic planning, implementation, training, change management, and custom development delivered through DryvIQ's certified services team or trusted partner network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DryvIQ operates an AI-powered intelligent data management platform that connects to 40+ cloud and on-premises repositories to continuously discover, classify, secure, migrate, and retire unstructured enterprise data across its full lifecycle. The platform uses a patented AI classification engine that reads actual file content to identify sensitive entities, applies automated governance actions via configurable Action Sets, and reduces storage costs through intelligent archiving with self-service rehydration. Its primary use cases are Microsoft Copilot and generative AI data preparation, regulatory compliance-driven data discovery, cloud file migration, and storage cost optimization.

Product overview

DryvIQ is an intelligent data management platform that functions as a unified platform with integrated modules for enterprise content governance. The core DryvIQ Platform connects to 40+ repositories and provides the foundational AI-powered capabilities including patented classification engine, automated governance actions, and metadata enrichment. Supporting modules include Data Discovery for identifying sensitive content across repositories, Data Classification for continuous in-place classification at scale, Data Governance for automated policy enforcement, Storage Optimization for intelligent archiving with 40-60% cost reduction, AI Ready Data for preparing content for AI initiatives, and Microsoft Copilot Success for ensuring Copilot has a trustworthy content foundation. Additional solutions include Content Platform Modernization, Intelligent Migration, and File Synchronization for content platform transformation. The platform also offers a Connector API for extensibility and custom integrations, along with Expert Services for implementation and ongoing support. Formerly known as SkySync, the platform was renamed to DryvIQ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DryvIQ Platform AI-powered intelligent data management platform that connects to 40+ cloud and on-premises repositories to continuously discover, classify, secure, and retire unstructured data across its full lifecycle. Provides a patented classification engine, automated governance via Action Sets, metadata enrichment, and real-time action capabilities for enterprise customers.
• Data Discovery Solution that analyzes and organizes the enterprise unstructured data estate, discovering sensitive data and exposing hidden vulnerabilities across cloud and on-premises repositories.
• Data Classification Continuous data classification that discovers, classifies, and manages unstructured data in-place and at scale, preparing data for AI initiatives, tightening security, and simplifying regulatory audits.
• Data Governance Automated unstructured data governance that continuously takes action on content through rules-based enforcement including access control, labeling, redaction, encryption, quarantine, and file management.
• Storage Optimization File-level archiving and storage optimization that identifies inactive content and moves it to lower-cost cold storage while keeping files visible, searchable, and instantly recoverable through self-service rehydration. Reduces storage costs by 40-60%.
• AI Ready Data Solution for preparing enterprise data for AI by transforming scattered, siloed content into relevant, organized, cleansed, and secure AI-ready data with accessibility, relevance, and accuracy controls.
• Microsoft Copilot Success Dedicated solution ensuring Microsoft Copilot has a trustworthy content foundation by preparing content quality, minimizing sensitive data surfacing risk, and enabling metadata-enriched content for Copilot intelligence.
• Content Platform Modernization Solution for modernizing enterprise content platforms by seamlessly synchronizing and migrating data from legacy systems to cloud-based storage repositories, improving operational efficiency and reducing risk.
• Intelligent Migration AI-powered file migration solution delivering deep, real-time insight into unstructured data by automatically discovering, classifying, and organizing files by sensitivity, usage, access rights, file type, age, and more before, during, or after migration.
• File Synchronization Bi-directional file synchronization bridging cloud and on-premises repositories, enabling real-time file access and collaboration across systems while extending the life of legacy investments.
• Connector API Open connector API enabling third-party developers or DryvIQ's Expert Services team to build custom connectors for any system. Fully documented with SDK and sample code, supporting read/write operations for permission remediation, metadata application, redaction, encryption, and labeling.
• Expert Services Professional services team providing strategic planning, implementation, training, change management, and custom development to help organizations achieve desired business outcomes with DryvIQ.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce storage costs by 40-60%
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration29 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• NasunicoreTechnology or Integration · 17 February 2026Expanded partnership with new connector for Nasuni enabling organizations to migrate content into Nasuni at enterprise scale while providing unified visibility across multiple unstructured data systems. Integration empowers customers to apply consistent governance, compliance, and lifecycle controls across all repositories.
• Bubo DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2025Strategic partnership with Bubo Defense, a leader in intelligent email management and AI-driven security solutions, to advance enterprise unstructured data ingestion into Box. Joint go-to-market for defense and security sector.
• MicrosoftflagshipTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Managed Partner. Deep integration with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Azure Marketplace listing, and Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP). Platform available in Azure Marketplace for worldwide deployment.
• BoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationBox technology partner with integration for Box Shield policies, Box Governance, and Box template fields. Joint customer success stories including Schneider Electric migration to Box.
• AccenturecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal system integrator partner enabling digital transformation initiatives faster. Part of DryvIQ's Global Partner Network for enterprise deployments.
• CognizantcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSystem integrator partner for enterprise deployments and digital transformation initiatives through DryvIQ's Global Partner Network.
• InfosyscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal system integrator partner enabling faster digital transformation initiatives. Part of DryvIQ's Global Partner Network.
• TatacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal system integrator partner through DryvIQ's Global Partner Network for enterprise deployments.
• AvandeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSystem integrator partner enabling digital transformation initiatives through DryvIQ's Global Partner Network.
• AffirmaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner in DryvIQ's Global Partner Network.
• Maven WaveminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGoogle Cloud implementation partner with DryvIQ integration capabilities.
• SyntergyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller partner distributing DryvIQ solutions.
• World Wide TechnologyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSystem integrator partner through DryvIQ's Global Partner Network.
• Catapult SystemsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMicrosoft-focused consulting partner with DryvIQ integration capabilities.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Google Workspace and Google Drive. Customer success stories include Forbes migrating 15TB to Google Drive.
• DropboxcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Dropbox for Business and Dropbox Enterprise for content management and migration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Alation: Alation provides a data catalog and governance platform primarily for structured data, increasingly extending into AI governance and discovery use cases that intersect with DryvIQ's AI-ready data value proposition.
• Cohesity: Cohesity provides data management, backup, and AI-driven data classification/governance for enterprise unstructured data, increasingly competing for the same AI-readiness and storage optimization use cases as DryvIQ.

Direct peers

• Varonis: Varonis provides data security, classification, and governance for unstructured data across cloud and on-premises repositories, addressing the same sensitive-data discovery and compliance use cases as DryvIQ.
• M-Files: M-Files provides AI-driven intelligent information management with metadata-based classification and automated governance, serving a similar mid-to-large enterprise segment as DryvIQ.
• Egnyte: Egnyte offers a unified content governance and collaboration platform with built-in data classification, sensitive content detection, and lifecycle management - directly comparable to DryvIQ's discovery, classification, and governance capabilities.
• NetDocuments: NetDocuments is a cloud-native document and content management platform for regulated industries, with governance and security features overlapping DryvIQ's content governance and AI-readiness offerings.
• Nasuni: Nasuni is a unified file storage platform for unstructured data; DryvIQ has a tightly integrated connector and expanded partnership for lifecycle management, making Nasuni a complementary peer in the same content platform modernization category.
• AvePoint: AvePoint provides data management, governance, and migration solutions focused on the Microsoft 365 and SharePoint ecosystem, directly overlapping DryvIQ's core Copilot readiness, migration, and governance modules.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Purview: Microsoft Purview is the hyperscaler-native data governance and compliance suite integrated with M365, Azure, and Copilot, representing the bundled incumbent alternative to DryvIQ's governance and classification modules.
• OpenText: OpenText is a large enterprise content management and information management platform with governance, archiving, and migration capabilities that overlap broadly with DryvIQ's broader content platform modernization play.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dryviq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dryviq
• Facebookfacebook.com/dryviq

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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