PingCAP

Founded in 2015, PingCAP was born when three talented software engineers decided to build a new database system that was more scalable and reliable than MySQL. They also wanted a true open-source solution that would maintain MySQL compatibility, as they enjoyed the database’s rich ecosystem of tools and frameworks. What they didn’t know then is just how popular their creation would become. As PingCAP continues to chart a course for TiDB, it’s partnered with such leading firms as Sequoia Capital, GGV Capital, Access Technology Ventures, Coatue Management, and others to help realize its mission: empower developers everywhere to distribute their data with speed, agility, and scale.