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Otter Tune

Pittsburgh, US · Founded 2020 · 3 known investors

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OtterTune was a database tuning service, originally a start-up spun out of Carnegie Mellon University. The company is no longer operating.

Founders & leadership

Otter Tune was founded in 2020 by Dana Van Aken and Andy Pavlo.

DVDana Van Aken
Dana Van AkenCo-Founder and CTO2020–2024
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Andy PavloCo-founder

Investors · 3

Accellisted by AccelPalo Alto · $500K – $100M

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K9 Ventureslisted by K9 VenturesPalo Alto · $250K – $750K

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$14.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2022

▶$12MraisedApr 2022 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dana Van AkenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Andy PavloExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$12M
Amount sold
$12M
First sale
Mar 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.6MraisedDec 2020 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andy PavloExecutive Officer, Director
  • Dan Van AkenDirector
Offering amount
$2.6M
Amount sold
$2.6M
First sale
Dec 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Otter Tune do?
OtterTune was a database tuning service, originally a start-up spun out of Carnegie Mellon University. The company is no longer operating.
Who founded Otter Tune?
Otter Tune was founded by Dana Van Aken, Andy Pavlo in 2020.
Who are Otter Tune's investors?
Otter Tune's investors include Accel, K9 Ventures, Intel Capital.
How much funding has Otter Tune raised?
Otter Tune has disclosed $14.6M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Otter Tune headquartered?
Otter Tune is headquartered in Pittsburgh, US.