ClickHouse acquires RunReveal, a security data platform built on ClickHouse
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What happened
ClickHouse announced that it had acquired RunReveal, a security data platform built on ClickHouse. RunReveal's own announcement, titled "RunReveal is joining ClickHouse", was dated 1 September 2026, and iTWire reported the acquisition on 2 September 2026. Neither source gave a price, deal structure or closing date, so the terms were not disclosed.
RunReveal said existing customers' contract terms remained the same and that the platform would continue to be supported. It said its bring-your-own-database model remained available for teams whose security data sits in a ClickHouse cluster they control. According to iTWire, ClickHouse said it would use RunReveal's security expertise to offer reference architectures, schema and retention guidance, and a clearer path from customer requirements to its database roadmap. It also said it expected lessons from RunReveal's agentic investigation work to shape its support for agentic analytics, and that it remained a neutral foundation for companies building security products on it.
Key points
- ClickHouse acquired RunReveal, a security data platform built on ClickHouse.12
- RunReveal's announcement was dated 1 September 2026; iTWire reported the deal on 2 September 2026.12
- No price, deal structure or closing date was given.12
- Existing RunReveal customers keep their contract terms, and the bring-your-own-database model stays available.12
Why it matters
RunReveal is a security data platform built on ClickHouse. ClickHouse said it would bring security expertise in-house to support customers, which adds a security analytics use case to the business.
With no deal value published, the acquisition sets no new price point for either company.
Contract terms for existing RunReveal customers are unchanged, per RunReveal. ClickHouse said it stays a neutral foundation for companies building security products on it.
In context
| Round | Date | Post-money valuation | Raised | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | Oct 28, 2021 | $2.0B | $250M | Altimeter and Coatue |
| Series C | May 29, 2025 | $6.3B | $350M | Khosla Ventures |
| Series D | Jan 16, 2026 | $15B | $400M | Dragoneer Investment Group |
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Fact-check
- ClickHouse acquired RunReveal, a security data platform built on ClickHouse.Confirmed by [1] RunReveal: its post says RunReveal is joining ClickHouse and describes it as built on ClickHouse. [2] iTWire reports that ClickHouse announced it acquired RunReveal.Verified
- The announcement is dated 1 September 2026 by RunReveal and 2 September 2026 by iTWire.Confirmed by [1] RunReveal (post dated 1 September 2026) and [2] iTWire (dated 2 September 2026). The event date uses the earlier, first report.Verified
- The price and terms of the deal were not disclosed.Confirmed by [2] iTWire: it gives no deal value, structure or closing date. [1] RunReveal's post also gives none.Verified
- Existing RunReveal customers keep their contract terms and the bring-your-own-database model remains available.Confirmed by [1] RunReveal and [2] iTWire: both say contract terms remain the same and the bring-your-own-database model stays available.Verified
- ClickHouse said the deal would bring reference architectures, schema and retention guidance and a clearer line from customer requirements into its database roadmap, and that it remains a neutral foundation.Confirmed by [2] iTWire: it quotes each of these points.Verified
Sources
- [1]RunReveal (opens in a new tab)RunReveal is joining ClickHouseWe're excited to announce that RunReveal is joining ClickHouse!
- [2]iTWire (opens in a new tab)ClickHouse Acquires RunRevealan acceleration, not a disruption
