Row Zero is a cloud-based spreadsheet application that can handle over one billion rows of data, enabling users to connect directly to data warehouses and perform real-time analysis using familiar Excel-compatible formulas. It addresses the limitations of traditional spreadsheets by providing a secure, collaborative environment for managing large datasets without the risk of ungoverned downloads or locally stored sensitive information.
Funding
Funding not disclosed

Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional spreadsheet applications struggle to handle large datasets and often require users to download sensitive data, creating security and governance risks. These tools lack the performance and connectivity needed for real-time analysis of data residing in modern cloud data warehouses.
Solution
Row Zero is a cloud-based spreadsheet application designed for big data, enabling users to connect directly to data warehouses and perform real-time analysis on billions of rows. It provides a familiar, Excel-compatible interface while eliminating the need for ungoverned downloads and locally stored sensitive information. The platform offers a secure, collaborative environment where teams can access and analyze live data directly from their cloud sources, fostering better data governance and faster insights. By leveraging cloud connectivity and optimized processing, Row Zero empowers users to work with massive datasets without the performance limitations of traditional spreadsheets.
Target Audience
Row Zero targets business intelligence analysts, finance professionals, marketing teams, and operations personnel who need to analyze large datasets and require secure, governed access to cloud data.
Features
- Connects directly to cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Postgres, and S3.
- Supports Excel-compatible formulas for processing hundreds of millions of rows instantly.
- Opens and edits large files in formats like CSV, Parquet, TXT, .gz, and JSONL.
- Offers enterprise-grade security features, including SSO, advanced access controls, and private hosting.
- Provides real-time collaboration with shareable spreadsheets and editor/viewer permissions.
- Includes native Python support for writing custom spreadsheet functions and importing libraries like Pandas and NumPy.
- Features a "Follow" function for guiding team members through analyses during presentations.
- Compliant with SOC 2 and HIPAA standards.