Founded in 2012 by Lloyd Tabb and Ben Porterfield, Looker is a leading data analytics platform that helps organizations unlock the power of their data. Headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, Looker provides a modern BI solution that integrates seamlessly with cloud data warehouses, enabling businesses to explore, analyze, and share insights efficiently.
Looker’s innovative approach is rooted in its proprietary modeling language, LookML, which simplifies complex data relationships and allows teams to build consistent, reusable analytics. With a focus on flexibility and scalability, Looker empowers companies to embed analytics directly into workflows, delivering actionable insights where they're needed most.
Looker joined Google Cloud in 2020 through a $2.6 billion acquisition, solidifying its place as a key component of Google Cloud’s data and AI ecosystem. Under the leadership of current CEO Thomas Kurian, also the CEO of Google Cloud, Looker continues to thrive as part of Google’s comprehensive data platform.
The company employs approximately 1,500 people globally, supporting a diverse and innovative customer base that spans industries such as retail, finance, healthcare, and technology. Looker’s integration into Google Cloud has accelerated its growth, with a strong focus on enhancing customer value through cutting-edge analytics capabilities.
Financially, Looker contributes to Google Cloud’s broader growth strategy, which reported over $30 billion in revenue in 2023. Looker’s embedded analytics and scalable solutions remain pivotal to its success, driving adoption across small businesses and large enterprises alike.
At Looker, we are committed to helping businesses make smarter, data-driven decisions. By bridging the gap between data teams and business users, we aim to empower every organization to thrive in the modern digital economy.