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Turso

Backed byGeneral Catalyst8VCAmplify Partners
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Distributed SQLite-as-a-service built on libSQL. Multi-region replication, embedded DBs, designed for AI apps that need fast reads.

Location
San Francisco, United States
Raised
$15M+
Stage
Series A
Founded
2022
Category
Dev Tools
Funding
VC-backed
Team
11-50

Funding figures as of Jul 2025 · not independently verified

Founders of Turso

  • Glauber Costa

Investors backing Turso

  • General Catalyst
  • 8VC
  • Amplify Partners

Frequently asked questions

What does Turso do?

Distributed SQLite-as-a-service built on libSQL. Multi-region replication, embedded DBs, designed for AI apps that need fast reads.

Where is Turso based?

Turso is based in San Francisco, United States.

When was Turso founded?

Turso was founded in 2022.

How much has Turso raised?

Turso has raised $15M+ in their Series A round as of Jul 2025.

Who founded Turso?

Turso was founded by Glauber Costa.

Who has invested in Turso?

Turso is backed by General Catalyst, 8VC, Amplify Partners.

How Turso would pitch themselves

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01Target customer

Software engineers + DevOps teams shipping production systems — from indie hackers to enterprise platform teams at scale.

02Problem they solve

Distributed SQLite-as-a-service built on libSQL. Multi-region replication, embedded DBs, designed for AI apps that need fast reads. The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

03Key differentiator

Turso differentiates on sqlite on the edge — 300+ locations worldwide. Backed by General Catalyst + 8VC, $15M+ raised — the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Glauber Costa.

04Go-to-market strategy

Series-A scaling stage — building outbound sales motion, hiring first AEs, layering on customer success. Mix of PLG (where the product allows) + direct sales for higher-ACV deals.

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