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Alvin

3 known investors

Alvin is a SQL query optimizer built in Rust using Apache DataFusion that intercepts and optimizes queries before they reach Google BigQuery to reduce costs, and provides a UI for cost reporting and savings tracking. It serves BigQuery users and charges only a percentage of the savings achieved.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Founders & leadership

DMDan Mashiter
Dan MashiterinCo-Founder

Investors · 3

Project A VenturesBerlin · $1.1M – $6.6M
Nomad Capitalreported

Also in the syndicate · 1

Icebreaker.vc

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$740K disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2022

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Alvin George Discusses Entrepreneurial Funding Strategies on The Burns Equation Podcast | The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net · Jul 2026Alvin ISD board of trustees approves 3% cost-of-living raises | Community Impactcommunityimpact.com · May 2026Imbria Pharmaceuticals Raises $57.5M Series B Financing Round and Appoints Alvin Shih, MD as CEO - Imbriaimbria.com · Apr 2025Alvin Raises $6 Million in Seed Roundthesaasnews.com · Oct 2022Alvin, a Kenyan money manager startup secures $740K pre-seed fundingtechgistafrica.com · Jan 2022Kenya’s fintech, Alvin, raises $740k pre-seed funding round. 1 other thing and a trivia - Ripples Nigeriaripplesnigeria.com · Jan 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Alvin do?
Alvin is a SQL query optimizer built in Rust using Apache DataFusion that intercepts and optimizes queries before they reach Google BigQuery to reduce costs, and provides a UI for cost reporting and savings tracking. It serves BigQuery users and charges only a percentage of the savings achieved.
Who founded Alvin?
Alvin was founded by Dan Mashiter.
Who are Alvin's investors?
Alvin's investors include Project A Ventures, Nomad Capital.
How much funding has Alvin raised?
Alvin has disclosed $740K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.