
Timescale
Founded Year
2015Stage
Series C | AliveTotal Raised
$181.06MValuation
$0000Last Raised
$110M | 1 yr agoAbout Timescale
Timescale operates as an open-source time-series database. The company focuses on developers and businesses working with machine data and the Internet of Things (IoT). It combines the power and reliability of a relational database with the scalability of no structured query language (SQL) databases. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in New York, New York.
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Timescale Patents
Timescale has filed 9 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Data management
- Database management systems
- Databases

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2/26/2021 | 10/5/2021 | Database management systems, Data management, Databases, Lossless compression algorithms, Transcription factors | Grant |
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Latest Timescale News
May 19, 2023
Updated Identity Aligns with New Chapter of Cloud Era and Future of Computing Today, Timescale, the cloud data platform company, announced a strategic move to reposition itself in the market, reflecting the significant transformation taking place within the organization. The repositioning includes a refreshed visual identity, an updated website, and product restructuring. It lays the foundation for future product innovation designed to better serve its customers and the developer community, who prioritize scalability, cost, and performance as they work towards more cloud-first deployments. Read this blog post by Timescale’s CEO, Ajay Kulkarni, for full details of the rebrand. These changes come a year after the company announced its Series C funding of $110 million, which has enabled it to innovate in product development, expand its leadership and management teams and significantly expand the developer solutions it offers in markets spanning AI, IoT, crypto, energy, financial services, and more. “Working with thousands of companies, we have realized this: the cloud is a tectonic shift in how software infrastructure is distributed and consumed, and we are still in the early stages of this change. By continuing to embrace the cloud, we have an opportunity to reinvent the database,” said CEO Ajay Kulkarni. “We are excited to announce our repositioning effort, which accurately reflects the company we have become. We used to be a database company with a cloud product, now we are a cloud company with a database product.” Timescale’s rebranding reflects the company’s continued dedication to innovation and providing better customer solutions and developer experience. The company’s evolution and strategic direction will enable it to remain at the forefront of the industry and better serve its customers and the developer community. previous post
Timescale Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Timescale founded?
Timescale was founded in 2015.
Where is Timescale's headquarters?
Timescale's headquarters is located at 335 Madison Avenue, New York.
What is Timescale's latest funding round?
Timescale's latest funding round is Series C.
How much did Timescale raise?
Timescale raised a total of $181.06M.
Who are the investors of Timescale?
Investors of Timescale include New Enterprise Associates, Benchmark, Two Sigma Ventures, Icon Ventures, Redpoint Ventures and 4 more.
Who are Timescale's competitors?
Competitors of Timescale include InfluxData, Chronosphere, MariaDB, DataStax, Neo4j and 13 more.
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