Qbeast Analytics
Qbeast offers the Universal Storage Engine (USE), an open-source data lakehouse solution designed to optimize data layout for analytics and AI workloads. It accelerates data query processing, reduces AI training time, and minimizes data read/processing by up to 70%, achieving up to 2.6x faster queries. The technology is built on solid research and integrates seamlessly with platforms like Databricks and Snowflake. Qbeast is designed for scale and offers a simplified, efficient, and reliable system for data management, transforming data chaos into clarity and providing valuable insights for strategic business decisions.
Qbeast Analytics
Qbeast offers the Universal Storage Engine (USE), an open-source data lakehouse solution designed to optimize data layout for analytics and AI workloads. It accelerates data query processing, reduces AI training time, and minimizes data read/processing by up to 70%, achieving up to 2.6x faster queries. The technology is built on solid research and integrates seamlessly with platforms like Databricks and Snowflake. Qbeast is designed for scale and offers a simplified, efficient, and reliable system for data management, transforming data chaos into clarity and providing valuable insights for strategic business decisions.
TL;DR
Product: Universal Storage Engine (USE) providing multi-dimensional indexing and layout optimization for data lakehouses
Impact: Claims up to 2.6x faster queries and up to 70% reduction in data read/processing
Origins: Spin-off from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, founded 2020
Headquarters: Barcelona (with additional offices listed in Bellevue and Bengaluru)
Recent funding: Seed round announced Aug 4, 2025 led by Peak XV's Surge
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Data lakehouse performance and cost optimization for analytics and AI workloads
Founded
2020
Industry
Data infrastructure / Analytics / AI infrastructure
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
2500000.00
Seed round announced Feb 23, 2023 with participation from Sabadell Venture Capital, Oscar Salazar and Inveready
7600000.00
Seed round announced Aug 4, 2025 with participation from HWK Tech Investment and Elaia Partners
Investor Signal
“Participating investors include Elaia, Peak XV's Surge, HWK Tech Investment, Sabadell Venture Capital, Inveready and individual angel participation”