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Scalebase provides a service that centralizes the management of quotes, subscription contracts, usage-based pricing calculations, invoicing, payments, and collections, optimizing revenue processes for businesses.
ScaleBase has raised $11.0M across 1 funding round.
ScaleBase has raised $11.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ScaleBase is a technology company that develops a distributed database management system built on MySQL, designed for cloud environments to enable horizontal scaling without application code changes.[1][5] It serves businesses needing to handle unlimited users, data, and transactions—such as online gaming, digital media, and social networks—by allowing a single database to scale into multiple instances while maintaining continuous availability and a unified view for applications.[1][2] The solution deploys quickly, is venture-backed, and partners with major cloud providers like AWS, Oracle, Rackspace, and IBM, with operations based in Boston, MA, and remote work.[1][5]
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the US, ScaleBase targets next-generation big data transactional processing without infrastructure overhauls, providing a simple, reliable alternative to traditional databases.[1][2]
ScaleBase was founded in 2010 in the United States, with its base in Boston, MA, focusing from the start on solving scalability challenges for MySQL-based applications in growing cloud ecosystems.[1] While specific founders are not detailed in available sources, the company emerged during the early cloud computing boom, addressing the need for databases that could handle explosive growth in users and data without requiring developers to rewrite code.[1][2] Early traction came through partnerships with cloud giants like AWS, Oracle, Rackspace, and IBM, establishing it as a venture-backed player serving high-scale industries like gaming and social networks.[1]
(Note: Other entities named Scalebase, such as a Japanese SaaS firm for sales/billing or a financial contract tool, appear unrelated based on differing focuses and locations.[3][4])
ScaleBase rides the wave of cloud-native data infrastructure, capitalizing on the shift from monolithic databases to distributed systems amid surging data volumes from web-scale apps.[1][5] Its timing aligned with the 2010s cloud explosion, when MySQL's popularity met scaling limits, making non-disruptive solutions critical for fast-growing sectors like gaming and social media.[1][2] Market forces favoring it include rising demand for cost-effective, auto-scaling databases in multi-cloud setups and the ongoing MySQL dominance in open-source stacks.[5][6] By enabling seamless growth, it influences the ecosystem by lowering barriers for startups and enterprises adopting cloud without rip-and-replace migrations.
ScaleBase's MySQL-based scaling positions it well for enduring relevance in cloud data management, especially as AI-driven workloads demand even greater transaction throughput.[1][5] Next steps likely involve deeper AI integrations, expanded multi-cloud support, and potential acquisitions by larger database vendors seeking bolt-on scalability. Trends like edge computing and real-time analytics will shape its path, potentially amplifying its influence in developer tools—echoing its origins as a simple, powerful enabler for unbounded growth.[1][2]
ScaleBase has raised $11.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $11.0M Series B in October 2012.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2012 | $11M Series B | Geoff Oblak, Benjamin NYE | Cedar, Motti Vaknin | Announced |
ScaleBase has raised $11.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ScaleBase's investors include Geoff Oblak, Benjamin Nye, Cedar, Motti Vaknin.
