Outerbase
Outerbase is an AI-powered platform that simplifies data interaction for engineers, researchers, and analysts, allowing them to work with any database securely. It offers features like EZQL for querying, customizable tables, and self-serve analytics dashboards, making data insights accessible and efficient. The platform prioritizes data privacy and compliance, catering to both small teams and large organizations, and connects seamlessly with top database providers. With a focus on democratizing data access, Outerbase positions itself as a versatile solution in the data management market.
Outerbase
Outerbase is an AI-powered platform that simplifies data interaction for engineers, researchers, and analysts, allowing them to work with any database securely. It offers features like EZQL for querying, customizable tables, and self-serve analytics dashboards, making data insights accessible and efficient. The platform prioritizes data privacy and compliance, catering to both small teams and large organizations, and connects seamlessly with top database providers. With a focus on democratizing data access, Outerbase positions itself as a versatile solution in the data management market.
TL;DR
Product: AI-powered database interface with spreadsheet-like tables, dashboards, a data catalog, and EZQL (natural-language-to-SQL).
Database support: Supports Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB, ClickHouse, Snowflake, and BigQuery.
Company status: San Francisco-based; acquired by Cloudflare (announced April 2025).
Funding: Raised seed funding (~$500K); latest round dated 2023-04-24; participated in Y Combinator (W23).
Founders: Brandon Strittmatter (CEO & Co‑Founder) and Brayden Wilmoth (CTO & Co‑Founder).
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Reduces friction in accessing, querying, and collaborating on data across heterogeneous databases; democratizes data access for teams without deep SQL expertise.
Founded
2022
Industry
Data management
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
500000.00 USD
Raised after participating in Y Combinator (W23); multiple institutional and individual backers reported.
Investor Signal
“Backed by institutional investors including Y Combinator, Surface Ventures, Goodwater, TRAC, and Liquid 2 Ventures, plus multiple individual angel investors.”