# Prisma

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/prisma-2

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Website: www.prisma.io
- Total disclosed funding: $57M
- Latest round: Series B (May 3, 2022)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Prisma, Inc. specializes in database management solutions, providing developers with a serverless PostgreSQL database and an Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tool that streamline application performance and enhance data workflows.Founded in 2016 in Berlin, Germany, Prisma, Inc. focuses on database management, evolving its strategy to offer comprehensive ORM tools. The company has completed four deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series B of USD 40.000 mn on May 3, 2022, led by Altimeter Capital Management and joined by Amplify Partners and Kleiner Perkins. The CEO, Søren Schmidt, has a background in tech entrepreneurship, having founded other ventures prior to Prisma.Prisma offers a comprehensive suite of database management solutions centered around its core product, a serverless PostgreSQL database that integrates seamlessly with the Prisma Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tool. This combination allows developers to deploy production-ready databases in seconds, enhancing workflows with features like type-safe queries, easy schema management, and automated migrations. The target users primarily include software developers and companies looking to scale their applications efficiently without compromising on performance. The products are designed to improve data workflows by offering functionalities that facilitate faster data access, query execution, and management across various geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia, where there is a high demand for scalable database solutions.Prisma generates revenue through subscription-based models for its managed PostgreSQL services and ORM tools, catering primarily to businesses within the software development sector. The company’s revenue structure is supported by tiered pricing plans that offer varying levels of service, from basic to advanced features, aimed at different segments of the market. Clients, which include both small startups and large enterprise-level organizations, engage in direct transactions for access to these services, ensuring predictable revenue streams for the company. The flagship services, such as Prisma ORM and Prisma Accelerate, facilitate high-performance database management and are priced based on usage and feature sets, contributing to the overall financial health of the company.Following the recent Series B funding of USD 40.000 mn raised on May 3, 2022, Prisma plans to invest in the development of open-source ORMs and the addition of new features. The company aims to expand its market presence, particularly targeting new regions in North America and Asia, with specific plans to enhance product offerings by the end of 2023. This funding will facilitate the ongoing development of solutions that meet evolving market demands.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, May 3, 2022, $40M — Kleiner Perkins, Altimeter Capital, Amplify Partners
- Series A, Jun 26, 2020, $12M — Amplify Partners
- Seed, May 15, 2018, $4.5M — Kleiner Perkins
- Angel, Nov 29, 2016 — System.One

## Investors

- System.One (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/system-one) — Angel
- Kleiner Perkins (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kleiner-perkins) — Seed, Series B
- Amplify Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amplify-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Altimeter Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/altimeter-capital) — Series B