Data & AI Consultancy The Dot Collective Strengthens Its Capabilities with the Acquisition of SaaS Platform The Data Refinery

The Dot Collective, a high-growth data and AI consultancy, is delighted to announce the acquisition of The Data Refinery, a simplified SaaS platform. Created by expert practitioners, the platform delivers a fully managed, no-code data warehouse that connects all sources, cleans data, and quickly visualises AI-enhanced insights.

Svetlana Tarnagurskaja and Tom Dibble, co-founders of The Dot Collective, said of the acquisition. "The Data Refinery brings an exceptional platform and a wonderful team that aligns with our vision of simplifying and scaling modern data solutions underpinned by leading cloud-native technology and delivering AI-enabled insights."

Strategic Expansion

Powered by Snowflake, The Data Refinery’s cloud-native platform is supported by over 600 prebuilt connectors, enabling seamless data ingestion, real-time LLM processing, and instant querying via a proprietary AI assistant tailored to each client’s unique dataset—dramatically improving speed and usability compared to traditional platforms. The acquisition welcomes exciting new customers into the existing DataOps managed service capabilities, extending The Dot Collective’s reach into sports and entertainment and ecommerce, complementing its existing strengths in financial services, non-profits, real estate, public sector, and defence and security.

Anna Sutton, CEO of The Data Refinery, shared: “We are absolutely thrilled to see The Data Refinery take its next step with our friends at The Dot Collective. We knew the minute we showed them the platform that we had found a team that really understood our passion for accessible, useful data solutions. We were certain they were equal to the task of taking the Refinery on the next stage of its journey, while continuing to support our current clients with the same care and dedication.”

The Data Refinery’s platform and talented team will now be fully integrated into The Dot Collective’s broader organisation, providing a new base in the North of England to complement its existing UK and EU footprint expanding across 6 vibrant cities.