# Metabase

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/metabase

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.metabase.com
- Total disclosed funding: $38M
- Latest round: Series B (May 12, 2021)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Metabase, Inc. provides open-source business intelligence tools that empower teams to conduct self-service analytics and generate insights efficiently, catering to businesses of all sizes across the globe.Founded in 2014 in San Francisco, US, Metabase, Inc. specializes in self-service business intelligence solutions. The company has navigated through its growth journey without notable pivots or changes in business strategy. The current CEO, Sameer Al-Sakran, leads the firm. Metabase raised USD 30 mn in Series B funding from Expa on May 12, 2021, valuing the company at USD 181.27 mn, and has raised a total of USD 29.99 mn through 3 deals.Metabase offers a comprehensive suite of open-source business intelligence tools designed to facilitate self-service analytics for teams across various industries. Their core offerings include a Visual Query Builder that allows users, regardless of technical expertise, to engage with data through an intuitive interface rather than traditional SQL commands. This user-friendly experience enables teams to create interactive dashboards, conduct in-depth data analysis, and generate reports efficiently, catering primarily to business users rather than data analysts. Metabase's services are utilized by over 70,000 companies, ranging from startups to enterprises, to connect with more than 20 diverse data sources, including data warehouses and production databases. Their products are sold across global markets, with notable adoption in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.The revenue model of Metabase is structured primarily around a tiered subscription service that includes a free open-source option, a Pro plan, and an Enterprise solution. The Pro and Enterprise plans offer enhanced features and capabilities, while the free tier enables users to explore basic functionalities without financial commitment. Transactions typically occur through direct sales to businesses, which subscribe to these plans for access to advanced analytics and support services. The flagship offerings include the interactive dashboards and visual query capabilities, which help organizations streamline their data analysis processes. Revenue generation is bolstered by these subscription models, as companies invest in Metabase to enhance their data-driven decision-making capabilities.In May 2021, Metabase, Inc. raised USD 30 mn in Series B funding from Expa, which will be utilized to further develop their product offerings and expand their market reach. The company plans to launch new features aimed at enhancing user experience, with targeted expansion into European and Asian markets by the end of 2023. The funding will support these initiatives, helping Metabase to strengthen its position in the growing business intelligence sector.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, May 12, 2021, $30M — Expa
- Series A, Apr 22, 2019, $8M — New Enterprise Associates

## Investors

- New Enterprise Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-enterprise-associates) — Series A
- Expa (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/expa) — Series B