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pgEdge
Alexandria, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 33 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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pgEdge provides a platform for building, deploying, and running highly distributed database applications across global networks using PostgreSQL. The company serves developers and enterprises seeking to leverage distributed database technology.
Founders & leadership
pgEdge was founded in 2022 by Phillip Merrick and Denis Lussier.
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Phillip MerrickCEO and Co-FounderHe previously led SparkPost (acquired by MessageBird in 2021), Fugue (acquired by Snyk in 2022), and co-founded EnterpriseDB; earlier in his career he held leadership roles at webMethods and has background as a software developer and inventor.
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Denis LussierFounder & CTO2022–2024Denis Lussier is Director of pgEdge, a platform for building and deploying distributed database applications using PostgreSQL for enterprise customers.
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Dave PageChief Technology OfficerDave Page has contributed to PostgreSQL development since the 1990s and founded the pgAdmin project in 1997, serving on the PostgreSQL Core Team and as Chairman of the PostgreSQL Community Association. He is VP of Engineering at pgEdge.
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Investors · 3
Rally Ventures Management, Llc✓ confirmed by pgEdgeMenlo Park · $100K – $4M
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Grotech Ventureslisted by Grotech VenturesOwings Mills · $500K – $5M
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Sands Capital VenturesreportedArlington · $10M – $30M
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$22.7M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2023–2025
- Undisclosed amountSeedMar 2023Source ↗
▶$4.2MraisedFeb 2025 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4.2MraisedFeb 2025 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Gene RiechersDirector
- Benjamin FriedDirector
- Phillip MerrickExecutive Officer, Director
- Mahsa DornajafiExecutive Officer
- Kristin MuhlnerDirector
- Offering amount
- $4.2M
- Amount sold
- $4.2M
- First sale
- Feb 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$18.5MraisedAug 2024 · 29 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$18.5MraisedAug 2024 · 29 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Benjamin FriedDirector
- Denis LussierDirector
- Gene RiechersDirector
- Phillip MerrickExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $18.5M
- Amount sold
- $18.5M
- First sale
- Aug 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does pgEdge do?
- pgEdge provides a platform for building, deploying, and running highly distributed database applications across global networks using PostgreSQL. The company serves developers and enterprises seeking to leverage distributed database technology.
- Who founded pgEdge?
- pgEdge was founded by Phillip Merrick, Denis Lussier in 2022.
- Who are pgEdge's investors?
- pgEdge's investors include Rally Ventures Management, Llc, Grotech Ventures, Sands Capital Ventures.
- How much funding has pgEdge raised?
- pgEdge has disclosed $22.7M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is pgEdge headquartered?
- pgEdge is headquartered in Alexandria, US.