# ParadeDB

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

- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.paradedb.com
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 14, 2025)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

ParadeDB, Inc. is a US-based company that specializes in advanced search and analytics solutions, transforming PostgreSQL into a high-performance engine capable of handling real-time workloads effectively.Founded in 2023 and headquartered in New York, US, ParadeDB, Inc. focuses on enhancing database functionalities through its innovative platform. The company has completed a Series A funding round, raising USD 12.00 mn led by Craft Ventures, with participation from other notable investors such as General Catalyst Partners and Y Combinator. The most recent deal was completed on July 14, 2025, marking a significant step in its growth trajectory. The founder's history details are not provided.ParadeDB offers a sophisticated alternative to Elasticsearch by leveraging PostgreSQL to create a high-performance search and analytics engine. Its core product transforms PostgreSQL into a tool capable of handling real-time, update-heavy workloads, addressing the challenges of scaling and syncing that typically accompany Elasticsearch. Key features include enhanced search capabilities utilizing BM25 scoring, custom tokenizers, and hybrid search options, alongside support for fast analytics and faceting. ParadeDB's offerings integrate seamlessly with managed PostgreSQL services and data lakes through native PostgreSQL replication and APIs, eliminating the need for ETL processes. The company serves a diverse client base, including enterprises and developers across North America, Europe, and Asia, who rely on reliable data storage and immediate searchability for their applications.ParadeDB generates revenue through a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access their advanced search and analytics capabilities. Customers typically engage with the company by adopting their PostgreSQL extensions, which enhance existing database functionalities. Transactions occur as clients subscribe to various service tiers, potentially including volume-based pricing structures that align with their data usage and storage needs. The transaction structure is centered around business-to-business arrangements, with enterprises utilizing ParadeDB's tools to improve their data management capabilities. The flagship product, ParadeDB, enables organizations to streamline their operations while ensuring data integrity and real-time accessibility.In July 2025, ParadeDB, Inc. raised USD 12.00 mn in Series A funding led by Craft Ventures, with participation from Susa Ventures, Supabase, Inc., General Catalyst Partners, and returning investor Y Combinator. The funding will be utilized to support the development of its platform and expand its team. Future plans include the launch of new products designed to enhance existing functionalities and the pursuit of expansion into additional markets across Europe and Asia, aiming to increase its footprint by mid-2026.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 14, 2025, $12M — General Catalyst Partners, Y Combinator, Susa Ventures, Craft Ventures, Supabase, Inc.

## Investors

- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Series A
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Series A
- Susa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/susa-ventures) — Series A
- Craft Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/craft-ventures) — Series A
- Supabase, Inc. — Series A