Supabase
The open-source Firebase alternative.
About Supabase
Postgres-based backend-as-a-service: database, auth, storage, edge functions, and realtime. Used by 500K+ developers.
Pitch deck breakdown
How Supabase would pitch themselves.
Target customer
Indie developers + startup teams building full-stack apps who want Firebase-style productivity but on open standards (Postgres, S3, JWT) — not Google's proprietary lock-in.
Problem they solve
Firebase locks you into NoSQL + Google's pricing/availability. Roll-your-own (Postgres + Auth0 + S3 + Pusher) takes weeks of plumbing. No middle ground existed.
Key differentiator
Open-source on Postgres (the most loved DB). Auto-generates REST + GraphQL APIs from your schema. Self-hostable for paranoid teams. Heavy AI-era distribution (default Lovable + Bolt backend).
Go-to-market strategy
Open-source GitHub mindshare → cloud-hosted Supabase Cloud conversion. Strong developer marketing on Twitter + YouTube. 'Powered by Supabase' badge from AI app builders (Lovable, Bolt) drives massive top-of-funnel.
Company facts
- Category
- Dev Tools
- Funding stage
- Series C
- Total raised
- $196M
- Founded
- 2020
- Team size
- 51-200
- HQ
- Singapore
- Country
- Singapore
- Website
- supabase.com
Founders of Supabase
- Paul Copplestone
- Ant Wilson
Investors backing Supabase
- Felicis
- Y Combinator
- Coatue
Frequently asked questions
What does Supabase do?
Postgres-based backend-as-a-service: database, auth, storage, edge functions, and realtime. Used by 500K+ developers.
Where is Supabase based?
Supabase is based in Singapore, Singapore.
When was Supabase founded?
Supabase was founded in 2020.
How much has Supabase raised?
Supabase has raised $196M in their Series C round.
Who founded Supabase?
Supabase was founded by Paul Copplestone, Ant Wilson.
Who has invested in Supabase?
Supabase is backed by Felicis, Y Combinator, Coatue.