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Temporal

Bellevue, US · Founded 2019 · 585 employees on LinkedIn · 20 known investors

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Temporal is an open-source workflow engine that enables durable execution for backend services and distributed systems. It provides a platform for building reliable, scalable applications that can handle long-running workloads and complex AI systems.

Founders & leadership

Temporal was founded in 2019 by Samar Abbas and Maxim Fateev.

SASamar Abbas
Samar AbbasFounderHe previously worked as a staff software engineer at Uber, where he helped build the Cadence workflow orchestration engine, and spent over a decade at Microsoft in roles spanning Azure Service Bus and Azure EventHubs, with a stint as a software design engineer at Amazon.com. He co-founded Temporal Technologies in 2019, serving as CTO before moving into the CEO role in 2024.
MFMaxim Fateev
Maxim FateevFounderMaxim Fateev is CTO and co-founder of Temporal, an open-source workflow engine for durable execution in distributed systems.

Investors · 20

Also in the syndicate · 5

AmplifyAndreessenleadIndexMadronaTiger

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$300M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2022–2026

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2 people who came through Temporal went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Temporal do?
Temporal is an open-source workflow engine that enables durable execution for backend services and distributed systems. It provides a platform for building reliable, scalable applications that can handle long-running workloads and complex AI systems.
Who founded Temporal?
Temporal was founded by Samar Abbas, Maxim Fateev in 2019.
Who are Temporal's investors?
Temporal's investors include Amplify Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Artisanal Ventures, Conversion Capital, Index Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Madrona Venture Group, Sapphire Ventures and 7 more.
How much funding has Temporal raised?
Temporal has disclosed $300M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Temporal headquartered?
Temporal is headquartered in Bellevue, US.