What DataDivers does

DataDivers (Data Divers Pty Ltd) is a Perth-headquartered, Australia-focused data and AI consultancy operating as a specialist business unit within Rmkble, a 15+ year-old Australian consulting group employing 160+ consultants across three divisions (DataDivers, ProcessPath, JourneyOne). Founded in 2020 with 11-50 employees, the firm delivers end-to-end data transformation services — strategy and architecture, data science and advanced analytics, cloud data platform implementation, data engineering and visualisation, and responsible data and AI governance — to state and federal government departments, large resource and mining enterprises, research institutes, and not-for-profits. Named customers include BHP, MACA, Orica, Macmahon, Arc Infrastructure, Perth Mint, the WA Department of Finance, The Kids Research Institute, and Avivo.

The firm's differentiation rests on four proprietary productised frameworks: Horizons (a six-step strategic planning methodology), AI Dive Charter (a 10-12 week MVP data science/GenAI engagement with MLOps/DevOps deployment and governance), the Open Water suite (cloud data platform accelerators for Azure, AWS, Databricks, and Snowflake plus an Open Water AI agentic framework and Open Water IoT orchestration layer), and Open Water Fabric (a Microsoft Fabric deployment accelerator with metadata-driven architecture, DataOps CI/CD, and no vendor lock-in). Technology integrations span Microsoft Azure (Solutions Partner – Data & AI), Snowflake, Databricks (Bronze Partner), AWS, Informatica, Power BI, and Tableau, with custom LLM and NLP capability demonstrated on engagements such as medical phenotyping and government fleet reconciliation.

Commercially, DataDivers runs a pure professional services model — project-based and retainer consulting engagements sold through enterprise field sales via Dive Centre Leaders in Perth and Melbourne. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; there is no productised SaaS revenue line, and the firm does not charge platform fees. Marketing relies on thought-leadership content, case studies, LinkedIn, and YouTube. The firm is privately held under Rmkble with no disclosed external funding, no patents, and no regulatory actions.

Name

DataDivers

Legal name

Data Divers Pty Ltd

Website

https://datadivers.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DataDivers is a Perth-based Australian data and AI consultancy within the Rmkble group that delivers data strategy, cloud platform implementation, data science, and governance services to government departments, mining and resource enterprises, research institutes, and not-for-profits, using proprietary Horizons, AI Dive Charter, and Open Water frameworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data and AI Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Platforms & Modern Data Stack Services (Lakehouse, DW, MDM) (BPAEAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Strategy & Governance Services (BPAEAHAA), Data Quality, Observability & Metadata Management Services (BPAEAHAI), Data Governance Platforms (Policies, Stewardship, Workflows) (HDAEADAB)

Keywords

• Data consulting
• AI consulting
• Cloud data platform
• Data strategy
• Advanced analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: DataDivers generates revenue through consulting engagements where they provide data and AI strategy, data architecture, data science, advanced analytics, data engineering, IoT, data platform implementation, and data and AI governance services. Engagements appear to be project-based or retainer arrangements, typically working directly with enterprise clients on transformation programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DataDivers is a vendor-neutral data and AI consulting firm that delivers end-to-end transformation services spanning data and AI strategy, cloud data platform implementation, data science, advanced analytics, IoT, and responsible data and AI governance. The firm wraps these services in proprietary productised frameworks (Horizons for strategic planning, AI Dive Charter for analytics and GenAI, and the Open Water suite of cloud data platform accelerators) to accelerate delivery for government, enterprise, and research clients across Australia.

Product overview

DataDivers offers a portfolio of four core proprietary products supported by five consulting service lines. The products are: (1) Horizons - a strategic planning methodology with six steps for data and AI transformation roadmaps; (2) AI Dive Charter - a data science and analytics productised service for GenAI, MVP development, and ML solutions; (3) Open Water - a suite of cloud data platform frameworks including Open Water Cloud (Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake), Open Water Fabric (Microsoft Fabric accelerator), Open Water AI (agentic AI), and Open Water IoT (Industrial IoT); and (4) Open Water Fabric - a dedicated Microsoft Fabric deployment framework. These products are complemented by five service offerings covering Data and AI Strategy and Architecture, Data Science/Advanced Analytics/AI Solutions, Cloud Data Platform implementation, Data Analysis/Engineering/Visualisation, and Responsible Data and AI Governance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Horizons: A uniquely designed product for strategic planning based on a six-step methodology for data and AI transformation.
• AI Dive Charter
• Open Water
• Open Water Fabric

Products and services

• Horizons Proprietary product for strategic planning based on a six-step methodology. Serves as a compass for navigating data and AI transformation, helping organisations align investments with business goals and build actionable roadmaps. Targets executives and transformation leaders needing a structured framework for data and AI strategy.
• AI Dive Charter Productised analytics and data science service that harnesses DataDivers capabilities in data science, advanced analytics, and GenAI. Includes MVP development over 10-12 weeks across seven phases, deployment with MLOps/DevOps, future-ready infrastructure, and GenAI governance. Targets organisations seeking to scale data science capability and adopt AI responsibly.
• Open Water Suite of independently operable frameworks for establishing cloud-based data platforms. Includes Open Water Cloud (Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake), Open Water Fabric (Microsoft Fabric accelerator), Open Water AI (agentic AI framework), and Open Water IoT (Industrial IoT orchestration). Targets organisations needing rapid establishment of high-performance cloud data platforms.
• Open Water Fabric Framework for Microsoft Fabric that enables faster deployment, stronger governance, and scalable enterprise-ready data platforms. Provides architecture, automation, and governance without vendor lock-in, with built-in DataOps (CI/CD, monitoring, alerting) and metadata-driven architecture. Targets organisations adopting Microsoft Fabric.
• Data and AI Strategy and Architecture Consulting Consulting service helping organisations become data-driven and AI-empowered. Covers strategy development, modern scalable architecture design, platform modernisation, and enterprise AI implementation. Targets CIOs, CTOs, CDAOs, tech leaders, program managers, and business leaders.
• Data Science, Advanced Analytics and AI Solutions Service spanning machine learning, predictive modelling, and AI-driven automation. Helps identify high-impact use cases, scale data science capability, and deliver explainable AI solutions. Targets organisations needing to operationalise ML and AI, including custom LLM development for domain-specific NLP.
• Cloud Data Platform Consulting Service for establishing, optimising, and maintaining cloud data platforms. Covers cloud platform establishment, data migration, data modelling, and infrastructure for real-time analytics and AI. Targets organisations modernising data infrastructure across Azure, AWS, Databricks, Snowflake, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Data Analysis, Engineering and Visualisation Service covering data analysis, modelling, engineering, migrations, visualisation, and project delivery. Includes ETL/ELT pipeline development, data quality and governance, and dashboard creation using Power BI and Tableau. Targets organisations needing to turn data into actionable visual insights.
• Responsible Data and AI Governance Service for implementing data and AI governance frameworks. Covers data quality improvement, compliance, responsible AI practices, risk mitigation, and building accountability structures. Targets organisations needing governance over data and AI deployments.
• Valve Managed Support Services Managed support service for data and AI platforms and tools. Addresses organisations that need ongoing operational support, monitoring, and enhancement of their data and AI environments after initial implementation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced dependency on ad hoc reporting through repeatable, metadata-driven processes
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationDataDivers and Microsoft work side-by-side to unite leading technology and expert capability, helping customers turn strategic vision into real-world value. DataDivers holds Microsoft Solutions Partner status for Data & AI Azure. They are an early adopter of Microsoft Fabric and co-architected solutions with Microsoft's technical guidance and close engagement throughout projects.
• SnowflakecoreTechnology or IntegrationDataDivers and Snowflake have a well-established partnership working together to turn large datasets to instant insights. Snowflake is a core platform in DataDivers' cloud data platform offerings.
• DatabrickscoreTechnology or IntegrationDataDivers and Databricks partner to deliver transformative data and AI solutions, enabling organisations to harness best-of-breed technology tailored to their specific needs. DataDivers holds Databricks Bronze Partner status.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS is one of the core cloud platforms DataDivers utilises for building and implementing cloud data platforms. Included in Open Water AWS framework.
• Power BIcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Power BI is used for data visualisation and dashboard capabilities across DataDivers' client engagements.
• JourneyOnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJourneyOne is a sister business within Rmkble, specialising in human-centred business and technology transformation. DataDivers can tap into JourneyOne's expertise for advisory, strategy, architecture, project delivery, change enablement, and software and AI engineering when needed.
• ProcessPathcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProcessPath is a sister business within Rmkble, specialising in process automation and digitisation. DataDivers can leverage ProcessPath's capabilities in workflow and process automation, agentic orchestration, platform strategy and governance when delivering comprehensive transformation programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Tiger Analytics: Data and AI consultancy focused on advanced analytics, data engineering, and GenAI solutions for enterprise clients. Comparable in productized service offerings and AI/ML delivery capabilities, though primarily US/India-based.
• EPAM Systems: Global digital engineering services firm with growing data and AI consulting practice. Comparable in product-engineering style delivery and cloud data platform implementations; increasing presence in Australia.

Direct peers

• Baringa Partners: Independent consulting firm with strong data, analytics, and AI capabilities serving energy, resources, and financial services. Comparable in vendor-neutral, specialist positioning and sector mix overlapping with DataDivers' resources-heavy client base.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy with strong data and AI engineering practices, including platform modernization, advanced analytics, and responsible AI. Comparable in delivery model (consulting + reusable accelerators) and enterprise/government client base.
• Servian (Accenture ANZ): ANZ-headquartered data, analytics, and AI consultancy (now part of Accenture) historically competing for the same cloud data platform, Snowflake, and Microsoft engagements across Australia. Most direct ANZ-region peer given overlapping tech stack and customer segments.
• Slalom: Global technology and business consulting firm with deep data, analytics, and AI practices serving enterprise and government clients. Closely matches DataDivers' vendor-neutral, transformation-led consulting model across cloud data platforms, strategy, and governance.

Regional players

• Paxos (formerly Lucid Talent): ANZ-based data and analytics consultancy serving enterprise clients on cloud data platforms and AI. Comparable boutique scale and Australian enterprise focus, though more focused on talent/managed-team delivery than productized frameworks.
• Insightful AI: Australian data, AI, and cloud consultancy providing Microsoft, Snowflake, and AWS platform implementations. Comparable ANZ geographic focus and Microsoft Fabric / Snowflake delivery overlap with DataDivers' core stack.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture (Australia & New Zealand): Global systems integrator with a large Australian data and AI practice (including Avanade joint venture) targeting enterprise and government clients across data strategy, cloud platforms, and GenAI. Competes on larger transformation deals where DataDivers could be a specialist sub-contractor or partner.
• Deloitte (Australia): Big 4 firm with substantial analytics, AI, and cloud engineering practices serving Australian enterprise and public sector. Directly competes for CIO/CDAO-led transformation mandates, particularly in government where DataDivers also plays.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Rmkble_DataDivers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/datadivers-io
• Xx.com/DatadiversI

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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