Grafbase is a data platform that enables developers to create and deploy server-less GraphQL APIs by integrating multiple data sources into a unified graph. It provides tools for schema version control, real-time analytics, and security features, allowing teams to manage microservices architectures efficiently while minimizing the risk of breaking changes.
Funding
$5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Developing and managing GraphQL APIs that integrate multiple data sources can be complex, requiring significant overhead for schema management, performance optimization, and security. Traditional approaches often lack the necessary tools for efficient collaboration, version control, and real-time analytics, leading to slower development cycles and increased operational risks.
Solution
Grafbase provides a GraphQL Federation platform that simplifies the creation and deployment of serverless GraphQL APIs by unifying multiple data sources into a single, manageable graph. The platform offers a developer-centric experience with advanced tooling for building and deploying federated GraphQL APIs, including schema version control, composition checks, and linting. Grafbase enables teams to evolve their schema with confidence, identify breaking changes before they impact production, and gain real-time insights into GraphQL operations for performance optimization.
Target Audience
Grafbase is designed for engineering teams and developers building and managing GraphQL APIs, particularly those working with microservices architectures and federated data sources.
Features
- GraphQL Federation: Compose multiple data sources into a unified graph.
- Schema Registry: Version control for GraphQL schemas to evolve the graph over time.
- Composition Checks: Identify breaking changes to the GraphQL schema before they happen in production.
- Real-time Analytics: Built-in analytics of GraphQL operations to find bottlenecks and drill down into performance metrics.
- Self-hosting Option: Deploy the Grafbase Gateway or the entire platform in a self-hosted environment for maximum security and control.
- Advanced Security Features: Protect APIs from malicious queries and attacks.