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The Database for Developers
About PlanetScale
PlanetScale is a MySQL-compatible database that delivers scale, performance, and reliability without sacrificing developer experience. With PlanetScale, you get the power of horizontal sharding, non-blocking schema changes, and other powerful database features without the pain of implementing them. The database market is one of the most sought-after and is projected to be a $60 billion business by the end of 2022. The pace of innovation is mind-blowing. The opportunity is massive. Created by the people who built the infrastructure at YouTube, PayPal, Dropbox, and GitHub. PlanetScale is a series C start-up with over $100 million in funding raised and backed by leading companies like a16z, SignalFire, Insight Partners, and Kleiner Perkins.
Mission and direction
PlanetScale is a leading provider of MySQL-compatible databases designed for ultimate scale, performance, and reliability. Innovating with features like horizontal sharding and non-blocking schema changes, PlanetScale empowers developers to manage powerful databases without implementation challenges. Established by experts from YouTube, PayPal, Dropbox, and GitHub, the company is backed by top VCs and aims to transform the database industry, catering to power users and safeguarding invaluable digital assets.
Company values
- Scalability
- Reliability
- Innovation
- Developer empowerment
- Customer success