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Founded 2016 · 498 employees on LinkedIn · 12 known investors

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Yugabyte develops YugabyteDB, a distributed SQL database designed for transactional applications that need high availability, scale, and consistency. The platform serves enterprises and application developers building modern cloud-native systems across fintech, ecommerce, and other industries.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureSaaS

Founders & leadership

YugabyteDB was founded in 2016 by Karthik Ranganathan, Kannan Muthukkaruppan, and Mikhail Bautin.

KRKarthik Ranganathan
Karthik RanganathanFounderCo-founder and co-CEO of Yugabyte, which develops YugabyteDB, a distributed SQL database for transactional applications requiring high availability and scale. Ranganathan has focused on building database technology for cloud-native application development.
KMKannan Muthukkaruppan
Kannan MuthukkaruppanFounderCo-founder and co-CEO of Yugabyte, Kannan Muthukkaruppan has built expertise in databases, large-scale storage systems, language runtimes, and compilers.
MBMikhail Bautin
Mikhail BautinFounder
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Bill CookFounder

Investors · 12

Sapphire Ventures✓ confirmed by YugabyteDBAustin · $5M – $20M

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8VClisted by 8VCAustin · $500K – $50M

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Alkeon Innovationlisted by Alkeon InnovationNew York

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Co=Creation=Capitallisted by Co=Creation=CapitalSunnyvale
Wipro Ventureslisted by Wipro VenturesBengaluru · $1M – $10M

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Alkeon CapitalreportedNew York

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Dell Technologies CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $50M

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Greenspring AssociatesreportedPortland

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Wells Fargo Strategic CapitalreportedSt. Louis

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Meritech Capital

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$236M disclosed across 2 of 5 rounds · 2018–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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In the news

Buy and Sell YugaByte Stock, $1.31B Valuation - Forgeforgeglobal.com · Sep 2026Yugabyte Raises $188 Million Series C to Make Distributed SQL Ubiquitous | Yugabyteyugabyte.com · Oct 2021Yugabyte announces $48M investment as cloud-native database make enterprise pushtechcrunch.com · Mar 2021Yugabyte Raises a $30 Million Series B | Yugabyteyugabyte.com · Jun 2020Yugabyte Raises $16M to Expand Reach to Large Enterprisesyugabyte.com · Jun 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does YugabyteDB do?
Yugabyte develops YugabyteDB, a distributed SQL database designed for transactional applications that need high availability, scale, and consistency. The platform serves enterprises and application developers building modern cloud-native systems across fintech, ecommerce, and other industries.
Who founded YugabyteDB?
YugabyteDB was founded by Karthik Ranganathan, Kannan Muthukkaruppan, Mikhail Bautin in 2016.
Who are YugabyteDB's investors?
YugabyteDB's investors include Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sapphire Ventures, 8VC, Alkeon Innovation, Co=Creation=Capital, Wipro Ventures, Alkeon Capital, Andreessen Horowitz and 3 more.
How much funding has YugabyteDB raised?
YugabyteDB has disclosed $236M raised across 2 of its 5 known rounds.