MindsDB
MindsDB, founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, USA, is an AI virtual database that facilitates the development of AI-centric applications.
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MindsDB, founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, USA, is an AI virtual database that facilitates the development of AI-centric applications. The company received investment from NVentures, NVIDIA's venture capital arm, with participation from existing investors including Benchmark, Mayfield, YC, OpenOcean, and Walden Catalyst.
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- 2023-08Funding种子轮$47M
- 2023-06Funding种子轮$25M
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Funding history
- 2023-08Seed$47M
Investors · NVentures、Benchmark、Mayfield、OpenOcean、Walden Catalyst Ventures、Y Combinator
Source · SVTR Weekly #014 - 2023-06Seed$25M
Investors · Mayfield、Benchmark、TQ Ventures
Source · SVTR Weekly #004
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MindsDB, founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, USA, is an AI virtual database that facilitates the development of AI-centric applications. The company received investment from NVentures, NVIDIA's venture capital arm, with participation from existing investors including Benchmark, Mayfield, YC, OpenOcean, and Walden Catalyst.
Seed · $72M · 2023-08
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Series B · $30M · 2024-06 · Valuation $240M
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Series C · $45M · 2023-09
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