D2iQ was a Kubernetes platform company acquired by Nutanix in 2023. Learn its history, former DKP product, and what replaced it in 2026.
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Formerly enterprise licensing, now discontinued as a standalone product, from Not applicable, product line was absorbed into Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP)
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Last updated
July 19, 2026
Founded
2013
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States (historical, prior to acquisition)
From Mesosphere to D2iQ
D2iQ began life in 2013 as Mesosphere, a company built around the Distributed Cloud Operating System (DC/OS), which let enterprises run large data-intensive workloads across pooled clusters of servers using technology derived from Apache Mesos.
As Kubernetes became the industry-standard way to orchestrate containers, Mesosphere rebranded to D2iQ in 2019 and shifted its core product strategy toward enterprise Kubernetes, cloud-native applications, and AI and machine learning operations at scale.
DKP, Konvoy, Kommander, and the Nutanix acquisition
Under the D2iQ name, the company's central product became the D2iQ Kubernetes Platform (DKP), which combined Konvoy for cluster provisioning and lifecycle management with Kommander for centralized multi-cluster visibility and governance across any CNCF-compliant Kubernetes environment.
In December 2023, Nutanix announced it had acquired D2iQ's Kubernetes Platform and related assets after D2iQ began winding down as an independent company. The deal closed as an asset sale in January 2024, and DKP was subsequently rebranded and continued under Nutanix as the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform, or NKP.
Current status as of 2026
As of 2026, D2iQ does not operate as an independent, standalone software vendor. Its former Kubernetes platform, engineering talent, and intellectual property were absorbed into Nutanix, and the product line lives on as NKP within the Nutanix portfolio.
Organizations that previously evaluated or ran D2iQ's DKP, Konvoy, or Kommander should look to Nutanix's current Kubernetes Platform documentation and support channels for up-to-date pricing, releases, and technical support, rather than expecting D2iQ to exist as a separate company.
Key Features
DKP (D2iQ Kubernetes Platform) — Enterprise Kubernetes distribution for running clusters consistently across data center, cloud, and edge environments.
Konvoy cluster lifecycle management — Provisioned and managed the full lifecycle of production-grade Kubernetes clusters.
Kommander multi-cluster control plane — Provided centralized visibility, governance, and management across any CNCF-compliant Kubernetes cluster.
Ksphere product family — The umbrella product line that combined DKP components into an integrated cloud-native platform offering.
DC/OS heritage — The company's original Distributed Cloud Operating System pioneered large-scale, Apache Mesos-based cluster management before the pivot to Kubernetes.
Enterprise support and services — Offered enterprise-grade support, professional services, and training for large organizations adopting Kubernetes.
Multi-cloud and hybrid deployment — Designed to run consistently across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, on-premises data centers, and edge locations.
AI and ML operations tooling — Later product direction added support for running AI and machine learning workloads on Kubernetes infrastructure.
Pros & Cons
Pros
DKP, Konvoy, and Kommander were mature, enterprise-tested Kubernetes tools by the time of acquisition
Strong heritage in large-scale distributed systems dating back to the original DC/OS product
Technology and engineering talent were preserved through the Nutanix acquisition rather than simply shut down
Multi-cluster governance via Kommander was ahead of many competitors at the time
Global customer base and offices gave it broad enterprise Kubernetes experience
Successor product (Nutanix Kubernetes Platform) continues active development
Cons
D2iQ no longer exists as an independent company as of 2026
No current standalone pricing, support, or roadmap separate from Nutanix
Customers who adopted D2iQ specifically now depend on a different vendor, Nutanix, for continuity
The 2019 rebrand from Mesosphere to D2iQ and 2023 wind-down created confusion in the market about product naming
Historical marketing and documentation referencing D2iQ can be misleading for buyers researching current options
The company was heavily venture-funded and ultimately did not achieve an independent exit
Frequently Asked Questions
Does D2iQ still exist as a company
No. D2iQ wound down as an independent company in late 2023, and its Kubernetes Platform and related assets were acquired by Nutanix, with the technology continuing today as the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP).
What was D2iQ formerly called
D2iQ was originally founded in 2013 as Mesosphere, known for its Distributed Cloud Operating System (DC/OS), before rebranding to D2iQ in 2019 to focus on Kubernetes.
Who acquired D2iQ
Nutanix acquired D2iQ's Kubernetes Platform (DKP) and related assets and intellectual property, announced in December 2023 and completed as an asset sale in January 2024.
What happened to D2iQ's DKP product
DKP, along with its Konvoy and Kommander components, was rebranded and continues to be developed and sold as the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP).
Where was D2iQ headquartered
D2iQ was headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices historically in Hamburg, London, and Beijing.
Can I still buy D2iQ products today
Not under the D2iQ name. Buyers should look for the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP), which is the direct successor to D2iQ's DKP, Konvoy, and Kommander products.
How much funding did D2iQ raise
D2iQ raised approximately 250 million dollars in venture funding over its history as Mesosphere and D2iQ before its 2023 wind-down.
Is D2iQ the same as Nutanix
No, they were separate companies. Nutanix acquired D2iQ's Kubernetes Platform and assets in 2023, and the technology is now part of the Nutanix product portfolio rather than D2iQ operating independently.