YugabyteDB is an open-source distributed SQL database that is PostgreSQL-compatible, designed for cloud-native applications requiring high availability and seamless scalability. It addresses the challenges of legacy databases by providing automatic data distribution, disaster recovery, and support for enterprise-critical workloads across multiple regions and cloud environments.
Funding
$289.5M 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
Legacy relational databases struggle to meet the demands of modern, cloud-native applications, often lacking the scalability, resilience, and global distribution capabilities required for high availability and low-latency access. Traditional databases also present challenges in terms of operational complexity, vendor lock-in, and the ability to seamlessly adapt to evolving business needs.
Solution
YugabyteDB is a distributed SQL database that combines the familiarity of PostgreSQL with a cloud-native architecture, offering horizontal scalability, high availability, and geo-distribution. It is designed to address the limitations of traditional databases by providing automatic data sharding, fault tolerance, and support for distributed transactions across multiple regions and cloud environments. YugabyteDB allows developers to build and deploy globally distributed applications with low latency and strong consistency, while maintaining compatibility with existing PostgreSQL tools and skills. The database supports various deployment models, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, providing flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in.
Target Audience
YugabyteDB targets enterprises and organizations building cloud-native applications that require high availability, scalability, and global distribution, as well as those seeking to modernize their existing database infrastructure.
Features
- PostgreSQL-compatible API, supporting stored procedures, triggers, and extensions
- Automatic data distribution and rebalancing for seamless scalability
- Built-in resilience with flexible disaster recovery across zones, regions, and clouds
- Support for multiple consistency models, including strong consistency and eventual consistency
- Geo-partitioning and replication for low-latency access in globally distributed applications
- Enterprise-grade security features, including encryption, authentication, and authorization
- Seamless migration from existing databases using YugabyteDB Voyager
- Support for Kubernetes and microservices-based architectures