Prequel
YC W21New York City, US · Founded 2020 · 9 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
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
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.
Investors · 3
Competitors · 9
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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.
- Where is Prequel headquartered?
- Prequel is headquartered in New York City, US.








