# Mooncake Labs

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/mooncake-labs

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.mooncake.dev
- Latest round: Seed (Oct 30, 2024)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in the US, Mooncake Labs Inc. specializes in providing managed services leveraging Apache Iceberg technology to enhance data ingestion and management for enterprises, helping them optimize their data lakehouse capabilities.Mooncake Labs Inc. was founded in 2024 and is headquartered in San Francisco, US. The company focuses on enabling enterprises to manage their data efficiently through innovative technology solutions. Recent funding activities led to a transaction with Databricks, Inc. on October 1, 2025, where terms were undisclosed. The founder's details are not publicly available.Mooncake Labs Inc. offers a managed, real-time service centered around Apache Iceberg, designed to facilitate open analytical tables on object storage. Their flagship product, Mooncake, streamlines data ingestion and management for enterprises, enabling teams to insert and upsert rows, perform Change Data Capture (CDC) from Postgres, and utilize data streaming via OpenTelemetry (OTEL) and Kafka. The service is optimized for speed, allowing for 1000x faster aggregations and advanced columnar compression, targeting industries requiring robust data lakehouse solutions across North America and Europe, including technology firms and financial institutions.The revenue model of Mooncake Labs Inc. is based primarily on subscription agreements for their managed services, with clients paying for access to proprietary technology and ongoing features. This structure typically involves annual contracts or monthly billing cycles, allowing for continuous updates and improvements. Their primary offerings include the Mooncake platform, which supports tailored ingestion services for managing data lakes, thereby enhancing data processing capabilities for B2B relationships.Looking ahead, Mooncake Labs Inc. aims to enhance its product lineup by integrating advanced features into its offerings, although specific upcoming products have not been detailed. The company is also exploring expansion into new geographic regions, particularly focusing on broader markets in North America and Europe by 2026. Funding from the recent acquisition by Databricks, Inc. will facilitate the integration of Mooncake's Apache Iceberg ingestion technology, improving the management of large datasets and supporting AI-driven workflows.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Oct 30, 2024 — Khosla Ventures

## Investors

- Khosla Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/khosla-ventures) — Seed