CockroachDB
Distributed SQL that survives anything
About CockroachDB
CockroachDB is an open-source, cloud-native distributed SQL database that delivers ACID transactions and geo-distributed capabilities. Automatically handles replication, failover, and rebalancing with Postgres-compatible SQL.
Pitch deck breakdown
How CockroachDB would pitch themselves.
Target customer
Developers + open-source communities + enterprises wanting an OSS-first tool in this category, with optional commercial support.
Problem they solve
CockroachDB is an open-source, cloud-native distributed SQL database that delivers ACID transactions and geo-distributed capabilities. Automatically handles replication, failover, and rebalancing with Postgres-compatibl… The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.
Key differentiator
CockroachDB differentiates on distributed sql that survives anything. Backed by Benchmark + GV, $633M raised — the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Spencer Kimball + team.
Go-to-market strategy
Late-stage scale — global enterprise sales force, channel + reseller partnerships, vertical-specific go-to-market motions. Focus on land-and-expand within existing accounts + international expansion.
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Company facts
- Category
- Open Source
- Funding stage
- Series E
- Total raised
- $633M
- Founded
- 2015
- Team size
- 500+
- HQ
- New York
- Country
- USA
- Website
- cockroachlabs.com
Founders of CockroachDB
- Spencer Kimball
- Peter Mattis
- Ben Darnell
Investors backing CockroachDB
- Benchmark
- GV
- Sequoia Capital
Frequently asked questions
What does CockroachDB do?
CockroachDB is an open-source, cloud-native distributed SQL database that delivers ACID transactions and geo-distributed capabilities. Automatically handles replication, failover, and rebalancing with Postgres-compatible SQL.
Where is CockroachDB based?
CockroachDB is based in New York, USA.
When was CockroachDB founded?
CockroachDB was founded in 2015.
How much has CockroachDB raised?
CockroachDB has raised $633M in their Series E round.
Who founded CockroachDB?
CockroachDB was founded by Spencer Kimball, Peter Mattis, Ben Darnell.
Who has invested in CockroachDB?
CockroachDB is backed by Benchmark, GV, Sequoia Capital.