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KeyDB
AcquiredYC S20Toronto, CA · Founded 2019 · 2 employees · 3 known investors
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KeyDB is an open source, multithreaded database that serves as a faster alternative to Redis, designed for high-throughput applications requiring horizontal and vertical scaling. It supports multiple data structures, persistence options, and advanced features like MVCC non-blocking queries and cross-region multi-master replication.
Also known as EQ Alpha Technology Ltd. · EQ Alpha Technology · EQ Alpha Technology, KeyDB Inc. · KeyDB Inc.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)
KeyDB was founded in 2019 by John Sully and Ben Schermel.
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John SullyFounderJohn previously worked at Microsoft, where he optimized Excel's performance and led the porting of Excel's grid rendering technology to mobile platforms.
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Ben SchermelFounderCo-founder of KeyDB, an open-source multithreaded database designed as a faster alternative to Redis. A software developer with expertise across multiple programming languages.
Investors · 3
TSVClisted by TSVCSilicon Valley · $1M
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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Pegasus Tech VenturesreportedSan Jose
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Frequently asked questions
- What does KeyDB do?
- KeyDB is an open source, multithreaded database that serves as a faster alternative to Redis, designed for high-throughput applications requiring horizontal and vertical scaling. It supports multiple data structures, persistence options, and advanced features like MVCC non-blocking queries and cross-region multi-master replication.
- Who founded KeyDB?
- KeyDB was founded by John Sully, Ben Schermel in 2019.
- Who are KeyDB's investors?
- KeyDB's investors include TSVC, Y Combinator, Pegasus Tech Ventures.
- Where is KeyDB headquartered?
- KeyDB is headquartered in Toronto, CA.