What is Cockroach Labs?
Cockroach Labs is the company behind CockroachDB, an SQL database engineered for global business. Founded by a team of former Google engineers, the New York City-based company addresses the complexities of modern distributed systems by providing a resilient, scalable, and globally consistent database. CockroachDB is designed to handle mission-critical applications that require high availability and horizontal scalability, making it a compelling choice for enterprises navigating complex data management challenges.
How much funding has Cockroach Labs raised?
Cockroach Labs has raised a total of $633.1M across 7 funding rounds:
Series A
$6.3M
Other Financing Round
$20.3M
Series B
$27M
Series C
$55M
Series D
$86.6M
Series E
$160M
Series F
$278M
Series A (2015): $6.3M with participation from Google Ventures, Steamboat Ventures, and Benchmark
Other Financing Round (2016): $20.3M led by Google Ventures, Benchmark, and Index Ventures
Series B (2017): $27M supported by Redpoint Ventures, Index Ventures, Benchmark, GV, and FirstMark Capital
Series C (2019): $55M featuring GV, Altimeter Capital, Index Ventures, Benchmark, Redpoint Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Tiger Global, and Work-Bench
Series D (2020): $86.6M backed by Redpoint Ventures, Index Ventures, BOND, Altimeter Capital, GV, Benchmark, Steamboat Ventures, and Tiger Capital
Series E (2021): $160M with participation from Lone Pine Capital, GREENOAKS, and Altimeter Capital
Series F (2021): $278M led by Coatue, Tiger Global Management, Greenoaks, Index Ventures, and BENCHMARK Global Hospitality
Key Investors in Cockroach Labs
BENCHMARK Global Hospitality
BENCHMARK Global Hospitality is an international hospitality management company for resorts, hotels, and conference centers. Benchmark is headquartered in Woodlands, Texas.
GV
GV is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 that invests across multiple stages and sectors. The company focuses on enterprise solutions, life sciences, consumer products, and frontier technology innovations. GV operates globally with presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, providing financial backing to promising startups and growth-stage businesses. The firm maintains a diverse investment portfolio spanning technology, healthcare, and various other industries.
Index Ventures
Index Ventures is a venture firm investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs from seed to IPO. They partner with founders with bold dreams that challenge the status quo to build enduring companies. With offices in San Francisco & London, Index Ventures invests in entrepreneurs all over the world. Generational Index-backed companies include Adyen, Datadog, Discord, Figma, Robinhood, and Roblox.
What's next for Cockroach Labs?
The substantial enterprise-level funding Cockroach Labs has garnered, including its recent strategic investment, positions the company for accelerated expansion and product development. This capital infusion is expected to fuel further innovation in its distributed SQL database technology, enhance its go-to-market strategies, and broaden its global reach. As enterprises increasingly adopt cloud-native architectures and demand greater data resilience, Cockroach Labs is well-positioned to capitalize on these trends, solidifying its role as a leader in the database infrastructure space.
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