We live and breathe Databricks
A UK and European Databricks partner with a relationship built over a decade, across delivery, enablement and the wider Databricks ecosystem.
Partnership built over a decade
Our relationship with Databricks goes back to 2016. Since then, we have grown alongside the platform, from its data engineering foundations to the Databricks Data + AI Platform of today.
Along the way, our teams have worked closely with Databricks across customer projects, education, community initiatives and new technology adoption. That relationship now supports customers across the UK and Europe, with Datapao increasingly active in the UK Databricks ecosystem through customer engagements, technical workshops, executive events and community initiatives.
The partnership has continued to deepen as both companies have grown.
Along the way, our teams have worked closely with Databricks across customer projects, education, community initiatives and new technology adoption. That relationship now supports customers across the UK and Europe, with Datapao increasingly active in the UK Databricks ecosystem through customer engagements, technical workshops, executive events and community initiatives.
The partnership has continued to deepen as both companies have grown.
2016
Our Databricks journey begins
Datapao starts building expertise around Databricks and helping organisations adopt the platform.
2024
EMEA Emerging Partner of the Year
Databricks recognises Datapao for the strength and growth of our partnership in the region.
2025
Databricks invests in Datapao
Databricks becomes an investor in Datapao, supporting our international expansion and the continued development of our data, AI and education capabilities.
Today
Gold Partner · DPP Partner · Super ATP Partner
Our partnership spans both the delivery of Databricks engagements and the development of the people who use the platform.
One partnership, two roles
Trusted to deliver. Trusted to teach.
A rare combination: Databricks trusts us to deliver the platform and to build the skills needed to use it.
Delivery Partner Program
Trusted by Databricks to deliver
As a DPP Partner, Databricks entrusts selected customer engagements to Datapao, and our teams deliver them alongside Databricks.
That takes a shared understanding of Databricks architecture, delivery standards and customer expectations. For customers, it means a team inside the trusted delivery ecosystem, not at arm's length from it.
That takes a shared understanding of Databricks architecture, delivery standards and customer expectations. For customers, it means a team inside the trusted delivery ecosystem, not at arm's length from it.
Accountable to the same standard.
Super ATP Partner
Trusted by Databricks to teach
As a Super ATP Partner, Datapao is part of the Databricks authorised training ecosystem, building the capabilities organisations and practitioners need on the platform.
Adoption does not end at implementation. People need to understand the platform, use it confidently and keep building on it. Education has been part of our Databricks story from the start.
Adoption does not end at implementation. People need to understand the platform, use it confidently and keep building on it. Education has been part of our Databricks story from the start.
Building skills that last.
Backed by Databricks
The first European Databricks partner backed by Databricks Ventures
In 2025, after almost a decade of working together, Databricks chose to invest directly in the next stage of Datapao's growth. It reflects confidence in our team, our capabilities and our role in the expanding Databricks ecosystem.
We are not simply a consultancy that delivers on Databricks. Databricks itself has invested in our growth.
We are not simply a consultancy that delivers on Databricks. Databricks itself has invested in our growth.
International expansion
Strengthening our presence in the UK.
Deeper capabilities
Growing our engineering, AI and enablement teams across Europe.
Long-term ambition
Databricks as both strategic partner and investor.
Close to the platform
Close enough to know what comes next
Databricks evolves quickly, especially as it expands into AI, analytics and applications. Staying close to that evolution lets us show customers not only what the platform does today, but where it is heading.
Working with Databricks experts
Our teams engage regularly with Databricks specialists, join technical and partner initiatives and adopt new capabilities as they emerge.
Part of the Databricks community
We work with Databricks on meetups, workshops, field activities and industry events. In the UK, that means taking part in the ecosystem, not simply selling into it.
Credentials
One partnership.
Multiple dimensions.
Our standing with Databricks, recognised across partnership, delivery, training and individual expertise.
Partner status
Our tiers and programmes within the Databricks partner network.
Gold Partner
Recognition of the strength of our overall Databricks partnership and our expertise across the platform.
Delivery Partner Program Partner
Databricks trusts Datapao to deliver customer engagements within its professional delivery ecosystem.
Super ATP Partner
Databricks trusts Datapao to deliver authorised training and build lasting platform capabilities inside organisations.
Databricks Ventures Investment
Databricks Ventures’ investment in Datapao reflects confidence and trust in our technology, expertise and growth on the Databricks ecosystem.
Team expertise
Individual recognition and certifications held by our people.
Databricks Champions
An invitation-only programme recognising partner architects who lead Databricks delivery.
Brickbuilder Solutions
Datapao Brickbuilder solutions accelerate delivery on Databricks with reusable, production-ready accelerators.
Recognition
Awards from Databricks for the growth and impact of our partnership.
EMEA Emerging Partner of the Year 2024
Recognition from Databricks for the growth and impact of the partnership across the region.
Databricks MVP
Datapao’s Databricks MVP recognition reflects deep technical expertise and active contribution to the Databricks community.
