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8base

Techstars '19

Coral Gables, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 10 known investors

8base.com

8base is a backend-as-a-service platform that turns text prompts into application blueprints, generating a data model, test data, custom backend functions, and a GraphQL API for software developers. It offers a fully-managed cloud service with shared, dedicated, and self-host options and SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance for running applications.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Founders & leadership

8base was founded in 2017 by Albert Santalo.

ASAlbert Santalo
Albert SantaloinFounder and CEO

Investors · 10

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$15.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2022

$10.6MraisedMay 2022 · 23 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chris MoodyDirector
  • Albert SantaloExecutive Officer, Director
  • John FeinDirector
Offering amount
$10.6M
Amount sold
$10.6M
First sale
Feb 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$4.7MraisedJan 2022 · 41 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Albert SantaloExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.7M
Amount sold
$4.7M
First sale
Nov 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does 8base do?
8base is a backend-as-a-service platform that turns text prompts into application blueprints, generating a data model, test data, custom backend functions, and a GraphQL API for software developers. It offers a fully-managed cloud service with shared, dedicated, and self-host options and SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance for running applications.
Who founded 8base?
8base was founded by Albert Santalo in 2017.
Who are 8base's investors?
8base's investors include Alumni Ventures, Basecamp Fund, Beresford Ventures, Firebrand Ventures, Strawberry Creek Ventures, Techstars, Argonautic Ventures, Foundry and 2 more.
How much funding has 8base raised?
8base has disclosed $15.3M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is 8base headquartered?
8base is headquartered in Coral Gables, US.