PlanetScale
The MySQL database platform for scaling teams
About PlanetScale
PlanetScale is a serverless MySQL database platform built on Vitess, the database technology that powers YouTube. Its unique branching workflow lets developers create database branches like Git branches, deploy schema changes without downtime, and roll back migrations instantly. Used by companies like GitHub Copilot, Netlify, and Prezi.
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Company facts
- Category
- Dev Tools
- Funding stage
- Series C
- Total raised
- $105M
- Founded
- 2018
- Team size
- 100–200
- HQ
- San Mateo
- Country
- USA
- Website
- planetscale.com
Founders of PlanetScale
- Jiten Vaidya
- Nick Van Wiggeren
Investors backing PlanetScale
- Kleiner Perkins
- a16z
- Tiger Global
Frequently asked questions
What does PlanetScale do?
PlanetScale is a serverless MySQL database platform built on Vitess, the database technology that powers YouTube. Its unique branching workflow lets developers create database branches like Git branches, deploy schema changes without downtime, and roll back migrations instantly. Used by companies like GitHub Copilot, Netlify, and Prezi.
Where is PlanetScale based?
PlanetScale is based in San Mateo, USA.
When was PlanetScale founded?
PlanetScale was founded in 2018.
How much has PlanetScale raised?
PlanetScale has raised $105M in their Series C round.
Who founded PlanetScale?
PlanetScale was founded by Jiten Vaidya, Nick Van Wiggeren.
Who has invested in PlanetScale?
PlanetScale is backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z, Tiger Global.