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Prequel

YC W21

New York City, US · Founded 2020 · 9 employees · Hiring · 3 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

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

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

CCCharles Chretien
Charles ChretieninCo-Founder
CMConor McCarter
Conor McCarterinCo-Founder

Investors · 3

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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.