# QuestDB Technology

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/questdb-technology

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.questdb.io
- Total disclosed funding: $14M
- Latest round: Series A (Nov 3, 2021)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

QuestDB Technology provides high-performance time-series database solutions, specifically designed for managing demanding workloads in sectors like finance and energy trading, enabling real-time data analysis and processing.QuestDB Technology was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in London, UK. The company specializes in time-series database solutions and has engaged in 2 investment deals, with its most recent deal occurring on November 3, 2021. In this Series A funding round, QuestDB raised a total of USD 12.00 mn led by 468 Capital, with participation from Uncorrelated Ventures. Nicolas Hourcard serves as both the founder and CEO of the company, indicating his ongoing leadership since its inception.QuestDB specializes in providing a next-generation, high-performance time-series database designed to manage demanding workloads across various sectors, including finance and energy trading. Their core product, the QuestDB database, is engineered for ultra-low latency and high ingestion throughput, making it suitable for real-time applications, such as trading platforms and financial data analysis. The database supports SQL queries optimized for time-series data, enabling users to perform complex analytics, such as aggregating data over time intervals and joining tables based on timestamps. Key clients, including B3, Brazil's main stock exchange, utilize QuestDB to enhance their Central Securities Depository platform, demonstrating its capabilities in handling real-time data management for trading operations. Market deployment extends globally, serving clients in capital markets and energy trading across regions such as North America, Europe, and Latin America.QuestDB generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models for its database services. Clients typically engage in contracts that provide access to the database, with options for enterprise-level solutions catering to large-scale operations. The company’s flagship product, the QuestDB time-series database, is offered in both open-source and enterprise editions, appealing to a diverse client base from startups to large financial institutions. The transactional structure involves direct business-to-business (B2B) interactions, where clients integrate QuestDB into their existing infrastructure for enhanced data management and analytics capabilities. The revenue model is designed to accommodate various customer needs, enabling firms to scale their data operations efficiently while leveraging QuestDB’s advanced features for real-time data processing.In November 2021, QuestDB Technology Inc. raised USD 12.00 mn in Series A funding led by new investor 468 Capital, with participation from Uncorrelated Ventures. The company intends to use this funding to increase product development and accelerate adoption of its services. QuestDB is focused on launching new products and expanding into additional markets, including targeted outreach in Europe and North America, aimed for the next 12 to 18 months.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Nov 3, 2021, $12M — Uncorrelated Ventures, 468 Capital
- Seed, Feb 20, 2020, $2M — Seedcamp, Kima Ventures, Y Combinator, Episode 1 Ventures, 7percent Ventures

## Investors

- Seedcamp (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seedcamp) — Seed
- Kima Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kima-ventures) — Seed
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Episode 1 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/episode-1-ventures) — Seed
- 7percent Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/7percent-ventures) — Seed
- Uncorrelated Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/uncorrelated-ventures) — Series A
- 468 Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/468-capital) — Series A