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Learns how database behaves and continually tunes runtime knobs to improve the system’s performance

Pittsburgh, United StatesFounded 2020AI
Valuation $25–50M Last recorded · 2022
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About OtterTune

OtterTune is a cutting-edge startup that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize database performance, primarily focusing on Amazon RDS and Aurora databases. The company operates in the tech industry, specifically within the database management and cloud computing sectors. OtterTune's primary clients are businesses that rely heavily on databases for their operations, including tech companies, e-commerce platforms, and financial institutions.

The core service OtterTune offers is an AI-driven platform that analyzes database performance metrics and provides actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency. This optimization leads to improved database performance, reduced operational costs, and decreased cognitive load on IT teams. Essentially, OtterTune acts like an "easy button" for database performance improvement, allowing teams to focus more on development rather than database administration.

OtterTune's business model is based on a subscription service. Clients pay a recurring fee to access the platform, which continuously monitors and optimizes their databases. The company also offers customizable charts and reports, enabling clients to dive deep into metrics that matter most to their business objectives. By providing real-time data visualization and historical performance metrics, OtterTune helps businesses understand the health and performance of their databases better.

Revenue is generated through these subscription fees, and the value proposition is clear: improved database performance and reduced costs. The platform's AI capabilities ensure that databases run more efficiently, which translates to fewer incidents and happier customers for OtterTune's clients.

In summary, OtterTune is an AI-powered database optimization platform that serves tech-savvy businesses looking to enhance their database performance and reduce costs. The company operates on a subscription-based model, providing continuous monitoring and actionable insights to its clients.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2020
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, United States
Employees
3
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
63.7/100
Industry
Enterprise Software
Sector
AI, Core AI, Spinout, AI Applications, DT and LS
Technology
Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Deep Tech, Machine Learning
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES A✓Equity / VC May 2022 $12M $48M Race Capital · Accel · Intel Capital ↗
SEED✓Equity / VC May 2021 $2.5M $10M Accel —
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021 —
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Growth signals

OtterTune website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for OtterTune is 2.3K monthly website visits, up 0% over the last three months. OtterTune's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.3K 3-month web change0% 1-year team growth0%
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Investors

11 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Reinforced Ventures

Series A3 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors7 additional known investors

  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • 10X Capital
  • A&E Investments
  • K9 Ventures
  • Koa Labs
  • Manu Kumar
  • Nick Washburn
Team profiled 6 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇨🇦 Canada50%
🇺🇸 United States50%
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