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Founded 2021 · 256 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Tessell is a unified control plane for managing Oracle, SQL Server, and open-source databases across major cloud providers, with data and backups remaining in the customer's own cloud account. The platform automates database operations including provisioning, patching, backups, and high availability, serving regulated enterprises.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

Tessell was founded in 2021 by Bala Kuchibhotla.

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Bala KuchibhotlaCo-Founder and CEOBala Kuchibhotla is a technology executive with over 20 years of experience developing products and managing engineering teams, with expertise in system software architecture and enterprise data management. He holds 20+ patents in the data management space.

Investors · 5

Rocketship.vclisted by Rocketship.vcSunnyvale · $1M – $5M

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B37 VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $3M

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WestBridge CapitalreportedLondon · $12.7M – $50.8M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$60M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

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In the news

Tessell Raises $60M Series B to Expand AI-Driven Multi-Cloud Data Ecosystemsglobenewswire.com · Apr 2025Tessell raises $60M in Series B funding to fuel AI-driven cloud data management | Tesselltessell.com · Apr 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Tessell do?
Tessell is a unified control plane for managing Oracle, SQL Server, and open-source databases across major cloud providers, with data and backups remaining in the customer's own cloud account. The platform automates database operations including provisioning, patching, backups, and high availability, serving regulated enterprises.
Who founded Tessell?
Tessell was founded by Bala Kuchibhotla in 2021.
Who are Tessell's investors?
Tessell's investors include Lightspeed Venture Partners, Rocketship.vc, B37 Ventures, WestBridge Capital.
How much funding has Tessell raised?
Tessell has disclosed $60M raised across 1 round.