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Prequel

YC W21

New York City, US · Founded 2020 · 9 employees · Hiring · 8 known investors

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Prequel provides data integration and transfer capabilities that connect with multiple databases, data warehouses, and object storage services. The platform enables frequent, large-scale data exports without requiring customers to build custom pipelines for each platform.

Also known as Vigo Engineering Inc. · Vigo

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAnalyticsData EngineeringUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

Prequel was founded in 2020 by Charles Chretien and Conor McCarter.

CCCharles Chretien
Charles ChretienCo-Founder
CMConor McCarter
Conor McCarterCo-Founder
LB
Lyndon BrownFounder
TM
Tony MeehanFounder

Investors · 8

Stage 2 Capitallisted by Stage 2 CapitalLincoln · $200K – $4M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Coyote VenturesreportedSan Francisco

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Four CitiesreportedNewton

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Golden Wokreported

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Limited VenturesreportedMiami

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Script CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $500K

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Frequently asked questions

What does Prequel do?
Prequel provides data integration and transfer capabilities that connect with multiple databases, data warehouses, and object storage services. The platform enables frequent, large-scale data exports without requiring customers to build custom pipelines for each platform.
Who founded Prequel?
Prequel was founded by Charles Chretien, Conor McCarter in 2020.
Who are Prequel's investors?
Prequel's investors include NextView Ventures, Stage 2 Capital, Y Combinator, Coyote Ventures, Four Cities, Golden Wok, Limited Ventures, Script Capital.
Where is Prequel headquartered?
Prequel is headquartered in New York City, US.