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Midplane

YC S22

Berlin, DE · Founded 2022 · 2 employees · 1 known investors

Midplane is a database access control layer that sits in front of PostgreSQL as an MCP server, enforcing query-level policies and data masking before queries execute. It provides audit logging, role-based access controls, and column-level masking for AI agents and applications querying databases.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

Midplane was founded in 2022 by Dustin Lange.

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Dustin LangeinFounderDustin Lange is co-founder of Midplane with 8.5 years at Amazon as a Machine Learning Scientist and Applied Science Manager, where he led development of data quality tools and owned data products for Amazon's product search. He holds a PhD in database systems from Hasso Plattner Institute in Potsdam, Germany.

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What does Midplane do?
Midplane is a database access control layer that sits in front of PostgreSQL as an MCP server, enforcing query-level policies and data masking before queries execute. It provides audit logging, role-based access controls, and column-level masking for AI agents and applications querying databases.
Who founded Midplane?
Midplane was founded by Dustin Lange in 2022.
Who are Midplane's investors?
Midplane's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Midplane headquartered?
Midplane is headquartered in Berlin, DE.