HelixDB
YC X25London, GB · Founded 2025 · 6 employees · 1 known investors
Helix is a database built on object storage that combines knowledge graphs, vectors, temporal and full-text search capabilities for AI agents, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and enterprise knowledge management applications.
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)
HelixDB was founded in 2025 by George Curtis and Xavier Cochran.
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George Curtisin𝕏CEO & Co-FounderGeorge Curtis is CEO and co-founder of HelixDB, a graph-vector database platform.
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Xavier Cochranin𝕏Co-Founder and CTOXavier Cochran is the founder of HelixDB, a database built on object storage that integrates knowledge graphs, vectors, temporal, and full-text search capabilities for AI applications.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HelixDB do?
- Helix is a database built on object storage that combines knowledge graphs, vectors, temporal and full-text search capabilities for AI agents, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and enterprise knowledge management applications.
- Who founded HelixDB?
- HelixDB was founded by George Curtis, Xavier Cochran in 2025.
- Who are HelixDB's investors?
- HelixDB's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is HelixDB headquartered?
- HelixDB is headquartered in London, GB.