Index Ventures

Index Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 1996, with offices in London, San Francisco, and Geneva. The firm focuses on partnering with entrepreneurs to transform innovative ideas into successful global businesses. It invests in a diverse range of sectors, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, fintech, healthcare, and mobility. Index Ventures has a notable track record of supporting high-profile companies such as Adyen, Deliveroo, Dropbox, and Slack, reflecting its commitment to fostering technology-driven enterprises. By leveraging its extensive experience and network, Index Ventures aims to empower exceptional founders in reshaping industries and driving forward the future of business.

Nina Achadjian

Partner

Julia Andre

Principal / Partner

Damir Becirovic

Partner

Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas

Partner

Sofia Dolfe

Principal, Partner

Paula Garcia Domingo

Partner and Investor

Mark Fiorentino

Partner

Giacomo Genzini

Partner and Investor

Kyle Harrison

Principal

Paris Heymann

Partner and Investor

Jack Kleeman

Partner

Stephane Kurgan

Venture Partner

Adrianna Ma

Operating Partner

Bryan Offut

Principal / Partner

Bryan Offutt

Partner and Investor

Shimin Ooi

Partner

Cyriac Parisot

VC Investor and Head of Data

Erin Price-Wright

Principal / Partner

Neil Rimer

General Partner, Founder

Danny Rimer

Partner

Jahanvi Sardana

Partner

Shardul Shah

Partner

Kimihiko Shindo

General Partner

Georgia Stevenson

Principal / Partner

Ishani Thakur

Partner and investor

Kelly Toole

Partner

Dominique Vidal

Venture Partner

Katharina Wilhelm

Principal, Partner

Catherine Wu

Partner

Past deals in Database

ReadySet Technology

Series A in 2022
ReadySet is a distributed SQL caching layer that precomputes the results of parameterized SQL queries and incrementally updates these results as the underlying data changes. It is wire-compatible with MySQL and Postgres, plugs directly into existing databases and applications without any code changes, and elastically scales read throughput to meet fluctuating demands. ReadySet offers the low latencies of a custom caching system and the high query throughputs of read replicas with the straightforward developer experience of using a single relational database.

Xata.io

Series A in 2022
Xata is a fully-managed PostgreSQL database platform. Designed for businesses to build faster, ship reliably and scale infinitely.

Starburst

Series D in 2022
Starburst is an analytics platform that enables organizations to efficiently query and access data across various databases. By providing a unified solution, it simplifies the complexities associated with data movement and duplication, allowing businesses to derive actionable insights quickly. The platform is designed to be cost-effective, helping clients reduce their total expenses related to infrastructure and analytics. Additionally, Starburst mitigates the risk of vendor lock-in, giving organizations the flexibility to manage their data without being tied to a specific provider. This approach positions Starburst as a valuable tool for data-driven companies seeking to harness the full potential of their data assets.

SphereEx

Seed Round in 2022
SphereEx builds new distributed data infrastructures, by being fully committed to the open source community, the platform concept, and cutting-edge Big Data technological innovation. Our R&D efforts led to the success of ShardingSphere, a "platform, pluggable, cloud-native" distributed middleware solution ideal for large-scale data and data value-added applications. Our pioneering "Database Plus" and "Database Mesh" concepts are designed to unlock innovative data usage concepts, improve enterprise data applications, and easily respond to complex data scenarios. Following over 5 years of development, the ShardingSphere project has gained more than 13 thousand GitStars on GitHub, involving over 200 contributors, becoming one of the most popular open source projects. In April 2020, ShardingSphere successfully graduated from the Apache Incubator, and became an Apache Software Foundation Top-Level Project. More recently, ShardingSphere has also been recognized as a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Panorama project. To date, ShardingSphere has already been used in more than 160 enterprise and production environments covering the financial, logistics, O2O, internet & cloud computing fields, to help achieve enterprise digital transformation.

Cockroach Labs

Series F in 2021
Cockroach Labs, Inc. is a developer of open-source database software, primarily known for its distributed SQL database, CockroachDB. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a cloud-native platform designed for modern application development. CockroachDB allows organizations to build scalable applications that can withstand various types of failures, including those at the disk, machine, rack, and datacenter levels, with minimal disruption and no manual intervention. The database supports strongly consistent ACID transactions and offers an SQL API for data manipulation and querying. Its software is utilized by a diverse range of customers, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across various industries, providing enterprise-grade disaster recovery services and enabling rapid development without compromising on consistency.

ClickHouse

Series B in 2021
ClickHouse is an open-source, column-oriented database management system specifically designed for online analytical processing (OLAP). It enables users to generate real-time analytical reports through SQL queries, leveraging its unique architecture that offers compact storage and enhanced processing performance. The column-oriented design minimizes redundant data, optimizing CPU efficiency and contributing to ClickHouse's remarkable speed. The system is capable of handling extensive datasets efficiently, processing large volumes of rows and gigabytes of data swiftly while maintaining reduced storage requirements. This makes ClickHouse a reliable, scalable solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their data processing and improve query performance for analytical purposes.

Xata.io

Seed Round in 2021
Xata is a fully-managed PostgreSQL database platform. Designed for businesses to build faster, ship reliably and scale infinitely.

ClickHouse

Series A in 2021
ClickHouse is an open-source, column-oriented database management system specifically designed for online analytical processing (OLAP). It enables users to generate real-time analytical reports through SQL queries, leveraging its unique architecture that offers compact storage and enhanced processing performance. The column-oriented design minimizes redundant data, optimizing CPU efficiency and contributing to ClickHouse's remarkable speed. The system is capable of handling extensive datasets efficiently, processing large volumes of rows and gigabytes of data swiftly while maintaining reduced storage requirements. This makes ClickHouse a reliable, scalable solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their data processing and improve query performance for analytical purposes.

Cockroach Labs

Series E in 2021
Cockroach Labs, Inc. is a developer of open-source database software, primarily known for its distributed SQL database, CockroachDB. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a cloud-native platform designed for modern application development. CockroachDB allows organizations to build scalable applications that can withstand various types of failures, including those at the disk, machine, rack, and datacenter levels, with minimal disruption and no manual intervention. The database supports strongly consistent ACID transactions and offers an SQL API for data manipulation and querying. Its software is utilized by a diverse range of customers, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across various industries, providing enterprise-grade disaster recovery services and enabling rapid development without compromising on consistency.

Starburst

Series C in 2021
Starburst is an analytics platform that enables organizations to efficiently query and access data across various databases. By providing a unified solution, it simplifies the complexities associated with data movement and duplication, allowing businesses to derive actionable insights quickly. The platform is designed to be cost-effective, helping clients reduce their total expenses related to infrastructure and analytics. Additionally, Starburst mitigates the risk of vendor lock-in, giving organizations the flexibility to manage their data without being tied to a specific provider. This approach positions Starburst as a valuable tool for data-driven companies seeking to harness the full potential of their data assets.

Starburst

Series B in 2020
Starburst is an analytics platform that enables organizations to efficiently query and access data across various databases. By providing a unified solution, it simplifies the complexities associated with data movement and duplication, allowing businesses to derive actionable insights quickly. The platform is designed to be cost-effective, helping clients reduce their total expenses related to infrastructure and analytics. Additionally, Starburst mitigates the risk of vendor lock-in, giving organizations the flexibility to manage their data without being tied to a specific provider. This approach positions Starburst as a valuable tool for data-driven companies seeking to harness the full potential of their data assets.

Cockroach Labs

Series D in 2020
Cockroach Labs, Inc. is a developer of open-source database software, primarily known for its distributed SQL database, CockroachDB. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a cloud-native platform designed for modern application development. CockroachDB allows organizations to build scalable applications that can withstand various types of failures, including those at the disk, machine, rack, and datacenter levels, with minimal disruption and no manual intervention. The database supports strongly consistent ACID transactions and offers an SQL API for data manipulation and querying. Its software is utilized by a diverse range of customers, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across various industries, providing enterprise-grade disaster recovery services and enabling rapid development without compromising on consistency.

Starburst

Series A in 2019
Starburst is an analytics platform that enables organizations to efficiently query and access data across various databases. By providing a unified solution, it simplifies the complexities associated with data movement and duplication, allowing businesses to derive actionable insights quickly. The platform is designed to be cost-effective, helping clients reduce their total expenses related to infrastructure and analytics. Additionally, Starburst mitigates the risk of vendor lock-in, giving organizations the flexibility to manage their data without being tied to a specific provider. This approach positions Starburst as a valuable tool for data-driven companies seeking to harness the full potential of their data assets.

Cockroach Labs

Series C in 2019
Cockroach Labs, Inc. is a developer of open-source database software, primarily known for its distributed SQL database, CockroachDB. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a cloud-native platform designed for modern application development. CockroachDB allows organizations to build scalable applications that can withstand various types of failures, including those at the disk, machine, rack, and datacenter levels, with minimal disruption and no manual intervention. The database supports strongly consistent ACID transactions and offers an SQL API for data manipulation and querying. Its software is utilized by a diverse range of customers, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across various industries, providing enterprise-grade disaster recovery services and enabling rapid development without compromising on consistency.

Cockroach Labs

Series B in 2017
Cockroach Labs, Inc. is a developer of open-source database software, primarily known for its distributed SQL database, CockroachDB. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a cloud-native platform designed for modern application development. CockroachDB allows organizations to build scalable applications that can withstand various types of failures, including those at the disk, machine, rack, and datacenter levels, with minimal disruption and no manual intervention. The database supports strongly consistent ACID transactions and offers an SQL API for data manipulation and querying. Its software is utilized by a diverse range of customers, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across various industries, providing enterprise-grade disaster recovery services and enabling rapid development without compromising on consistency.

Cockroach Labs

Series A in 2016
Cockroach Labs, Inc. is a developer of open-source database software, primarily known for its distributed SQL database, CockroachDB. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a cloud-native platform designed for modern application development. CockroachDB allows organizations to build scalable applications that can withstand various types of failures, including those at the disk, machine, rack, and datacenter levels, with minimal disruption and no manual intervention. The database supports strongly consistent ACID transactions and offers an SQL API for data manipulation and querying. Its software is utilized by a diverse range of customers, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across various industries, providing enterprise-grade disaster recovery services and enabling rapid development without compromising on consistency.

Datadog

Series D in 2016
Datadog, Inc. is a monitoring and analytics platform that serves developers, IT operations teams, and business users globally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, it offers a comprehensive SaaS solution that integrates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, and log management, enabling real-time observability of technology stacks. The platform collects and analyzes data from various sources, including servers, containers, and databases, helping organizations to avoid downtime, resolve performance issues, and enhance user experiences. Additionally, Datadog provides features such as advanced analytics, sophisticated dashboards, collaboration tools, and alerting capabilities, facilitating efficient operations for DevOps teams and ensuring optimal performance across IT infrastructures.

Datadog

Series C in 2015
Datadog, Inc. is a monitoring and analytics platform that serves developers, IT operations teams, and business users globally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, it offers a comprehensive SaaS solution that integrates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, and log management, enabling real-time observability of technology stacks. The platform collects and analyzes data from various sources, including servers, containers, and databases, helping organizations to avoid downtime, resolve performance issues, and enhance user experiences. Additionally, Datadog provides features such as advanced analytics, sophisticated dashboards, collaboration tools, and alerting capabilities, facilitating efficient operations for DevOps teams and ensuring optimal performance across IT infrastructures.

Pure Storage

Series F in 2014
Pure Storage is a U.S.-based company that specializes in enterprise data storage solutions, designed to leverage flash memory technology for enhanced performance and efficiency. Its products are tailored for various applications, including server and desktop virtualization, databases, and cloud computing, facilitating the deployment of flash storage within data centers while managing space and power constraints. The company generates revenue through two primary channels: the sale of integrated storage hardware and operating system software, and subscription services, which encompass Evergreen Storage, Pure as-a-Service, Cloud Block Store, and Portworx, along with professional services for installation and implementation. By transforming data storage management, Pure Storage aims to significantly increase performance while reducing complexity and costs for organizations.

Datadog

Series B in 2014
Datadog, Inc. is a monitoring and analytics platform that serves developers, IT operations teams, and business users globally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, it offers a comprehensive SaaS solution that integrates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, and log management, enabling real-time observability of technology stacks. The platform collects and analyzes data from various sources, including servers, containers, and databases, helping organizations to avoid downtime, resolve performance issues, and enhance user experiences. Additionally, Datadog provides features such as advanced analytics, sophisticated dashboards, collaboration tools, and alerting capabilities, facilitating efficient operations for DevOps teams and ensuring optimal performance across IT infrastructures.

Pure Storage

Series E in 2013
Pure Storage is a U.S.-based company that specializes in enterprise data storage solutions, designed to leverage flash memory technology for enhanced performance and efficiency. Its products are tailored for various applications, including server and desktop virtualization, databases, and cloud computing, facilitating the deployment of flash storage within data centers while managing space and power constraints. The company generates revenue through two primary channels: the sale of integrated storage hardware and operating system software, and subscription services, which encompass Evergreen Storage, Pure as-a-Service, Cloud Block Store, and Portworx, along with professional services for installation and implementation. By transforming data storage management, Pure Storage aims to significantly increase performance while reducing complexity and costs for organizations.

Datadog

Series A in 2012
Datadog, Inc. is a monitoring and analytics platform that serves developers, IT operations teams, and business users globally. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, it offers a comprehensive SaaS solution that integrates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, and log management, enabling real-time observability of technology stacks. The platform collects and analyzes data from various sources, including servers, containers, and databases, helping organizations to avoid downtime, resolve performance issues, and enhance user experiences. Additionally, Datadog provides features such as advanced analytics, sophisticated dashboards, collaboration tools, and alerting capabilities, facilitating efficient operations for DevOps teams and ensuring optimal performance across IT infrastructures.

Pure Storage

Series D in 2012
Pure Storage is a U.S.-based company that specializes in enterprise data storage solutions, designed to leverage flash memory technology for enhanced performance and efficiency. Its products are tailored for various applications, including server and desktop virtualization, databases, and cloud computing, facilitating the deployment of flash storage within data centers while managing space and power constraints. The company generates revenue through two primary channels: the sale of integrated storage hardware and operating system software, and subscription services, which encompass Evergreen Storage, Pure as-a-Service, Cloud Block Store, and Portworx, along with professional services for installation and implementation. By transforming data storage management, Pure Storage aims to significantly increase performance while reducing complexity and costs for organizations.

MySQL

Series B in 2003
MySQL is an open-source database management system that enables scalable web-based and embedded applications. Founded in 1995 by David Axmark and Michael Widenius, the company is headquartered in Cupertino, California. MySQL offers a range of products, including enterprise-level support packages that provide comprehensive service and free downloads of its latest software versions. The platform also features an online community with forums, articles, and documentation to support users. MySQL’s software is designed to enhance scalability, security, reliability, and uptime for businesses, while its enterprise servers facilitate network monitoring and production support. Additionally, the database clustering architecture allows clients to implement mission-critical solutions, thereby improving business agility and reducing operational costs.
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