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Cloudant

acquired by IBMYC S08

Boston, US · 51 employees · 10 known investors

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IBM Cloudant is a managed NoSQL database service based on Apache CouchDB, designed for building hyperscale, globally distributed applications with features including encryption, multi-region availability, full-text search, and geospatial indexing. The platform serves enterprise developers and organizations requiring resilient, cloud-native data infrastructure.

Also known as 26 Solutions, Inc.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S08)

MMMichael Miller
Michael MillerChief Scientist2008–2014Michael Miller studied particle physics and developed expertise in distributed systems. He is a cofounder of Cloudant, a company later acquired by IBM, and cofounder of Liquid 2 Ventures.
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Alan HoffmanDirector of Product2011–2015Alan Hoffman founded Cloudant, a managed NoSQL database company that was later acquired by IBM, and has held technical leadership roles at IBM and PayPal; he currently serves as CTO at Airspace Data, which develops products for dynamic airspace sharing.
AKAdam Kocoloski
Adam KocoloskiCTO2008–2014
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Matt Humphrey
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Stefano J. AttardiDesigner \u0026 Front-End Developer2009–2011

Investors · 10

Carbide Ventureslisted by Carbide VenturesPalo Alto

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F-Prime Capitallisted by F-Prime CapitalCambridge · $3M – $10Mvia David Jegen · led

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In-Q-Tellisted by In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M

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Toba Capitallisted by Toba CapitalLos Angeles · $1M – $10M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Devonshire Investorsreported

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Masthead Venture PartnersreportedDanvers

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Samsung Venture Investment CorporationreportedSeocho

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Rackspace Hosting

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corporate structure
26 Solutions, Inc.

In the news

Cloudant Raises $12 Million in Series B Fundingprnewswire.com · May 2013

Frequently asked questions

What does Cloudant do?
IBM Cloudant is a managed NoSQL database service based on Apache CouchDB, designed for building hyperscale, globally distributed applications with features including encryption, multi-region availability, full-text search, and geospatial indexing. The platform serves enterprise developers and organizations requiring resilient, cloud-native data infrastructure.
Who founded Cloudant?
Cloudant was founded by Michael Miller, Alan Hoffman, Adam Kocoloski.
Who are Cloudant's investors?
Cloudant's investors include Avalon Ventures Management, Llc, Carbide Ventures, F-Prime Capital, In-Q-Tel, Toba Capital, Y Combinator, Devonshire Investors, Masthead Venture Partners and 1 more.
Who acquired Cloudant?
Cloudant was acquired by IBM.
Where is Cloudant headquartered?
Cloudant is headquartered in Boston, US.