Neon

Neon

San Francisco, CA, USA
3 employees
Cloud
Series B · $130M

About Neon

Neon offers a serverless PostgreSQL architecture that separates storage and compute resources, enhancing scalability for applications. This open-source solution provides developers with flexibility and transparency, allowing them to manage their databases without the complexities of traditional systems. By leveraging a management-free environment, Neon enables faster application development, helping teams streamline their workflows. The platform is designed to support various data-driven projects while ensuring efficient resource utilization. Overall, Neon serves as a practical choice for developers seeking a modern database solution that simplifies operations and fosters innovation.

Company details

Team Size3
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
IndustryCloud

Funding

Total raised

$130M

Last stage

Series B

Investors

Menlo Ventures
Khosla Ventures
General Catalyst
Abstract Ventures
Notable Capital

Founders

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Nikita Shamgunov

Previously co-founded SingleStore (MemSQL), growing it to over $100M in revenue. Was a Partner at Khosla Ventures. Early career at Microsoft and Facebook.

LinkedIn
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Heikki Linnakangas

Long-time Postgres hacker and committer with two decades of Postgres contributions.

LinkedIn
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Stas Kelvich

Ex-physicist who became a Postgres hacker; co-authored Neon's blog posts on the company's founding.

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.