What does Prefect.io do?

Prefect Technologies, Inc. is an American software company that specializes in open-source and managed workflow orchestration for data engineering, machine learning, and platform engineering teams. Founded in January 2018 by Jeremiah Lowin, Prefect aims to simplify the complexities of legacy orchestration tools. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has raised approximately $43.6 million in funding. Prefect offers a hybrid suite of products, including Prefect Core, an open-source workflow engine, and Prefect Cloud, a managed orchestration platform. These tools enable organizations to automate data workflows efficiently. Prefect also provides Prefect Horizon, which focuses on AI infrastructure and Model Context Protocol management. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including notable enterprises in fintech, healthcare, and AI, automating over 200 million data tasks monthly. Prefect's Python-native, code-first approach allows for dynamic and adaptable data pipelines, making it a preferred choice for modern data teams.