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LanceDB is a new open-source vector database that can support low-latency billion-scale vector search on a single node. Built around a new columnar data format, LanceDB makes it incredibly easy to build applications for generative AI, recsys, search engines, content moderation, and more
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2022
- Category
- Open Source
- Funding
- VC-backed
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- Summary: the company’s own description, ycombinator.com
- Founders, founding year, location: ycombinator.com
- Backers: ycombinator.com
- Funding: ycombinator.com — “Y Combinator Winter 2022”
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Founders of LanceDB
- Chang She
Investors backing LanceDB
- Y Combinator
Frequently asked questions
What does LanceDB do?
LanceDB is a new open-source vector database that can support low-latency billion-scale vector search on a single node. Built around a new columnar data format, LanceDB makes it incredibly easy to build applications for generative AI, recsys, search engines, content moderation, and more
Where is LanceDB based?
LanceDB is based in San Francisco, United States.
When was LanceDB founded?
LanceDB was founded in 2022.
How much has LanceDB raised?
LanceDB is vc-backed. We have not verified a funding amount.
Who founded LanceDB?
LanceDB was founded by Chang She.
Who has invested in LanceDB?
LanceDB is backed by Y Combinator.