SkySQL Raises $6.6M to Bring Conversational AI to your Database
Backed by Eniac Ventures, Good Capital, and WTI, SkySQL delivers a fully managed, AI-powered, serverless database platform for MySQL and MariaDB workloads, available across all major clouds.
December 11, 2024
San Francisco, CA (December 11, 2024) – SkySQL has secured $6.6 million in new funding to redefine cloud database management with groundbreaking AI and serverless capabilities, backed by Eniac Ventures, Good Capital, and WTI. Designed to empower developers, SkySQL now enables the seamless creation of applications that deliver accurate, natural language insights from enterprise data, while its serverless technology automatically scales resources to handle even the most unpredictable workloads. Serving over 40 customers globally, SkySQL provides a secure, cloud-native solution for MySQL and MariaDB, making it easier for modern enterprises to manage and access their data with confidence.
The SkySQL founders—Nithin Rao, Jags Ramnarayan, and Saravana Krishnamurthy—bring several decades of expertise in databases, cloud data platforms, and analytics technologies. Collectively, they have been co-founders at five startups that have had successful exits, including notable companies Autonomic, a cloud platform for connected vehicle data (acquired by Ford), Definitive, an AI-driven data analytics platform (acquired by Groq), and GemStone Systems, an in-memory data management system (acquired by VMware).
“We’ve integrated natural language interaction directly into an operational database with our AI Semantic Agent framework, delivering significantly greater accuracy,” said Nithin Rao, CEO of SkySQL. “As businesses increasingly rely on AI, it’s essential to trust the answers derived from critical data. Our goal is to ensure companies have confidence in the insights driving their most important decisions."
The Problem With Today’s Databases: Complex and Not Optimized for AI
Most companies are exploring development of gen AI applications powered by operational data, but achieving reliable, accurate results remains challenging. Hallucinations, low accuracy, and complex integrations with AI tools and vector databases make it difficult to connect AI apps to enterprise data, often creating governance issues as sensitive data spreads across silos. These apps also generate unpredictable workloads, forcing over-provisioning in cloud databases that lead to waste, while sudden spikes still risk outages.
Enter SkySQL: Harnessing AI to Unlock Operational Data Insights
SkySQL is an advanced DBaaS platform that simplifies cloud database management and incorporates AI natively, empowering businesses to unlock insights directly from their operational data. By combining traditional database functionality with cutting-edge AI, SkySQL removes the complexity of stitching together multiple AI tools, enabling accurate, secure, and reliable AI responses through a single conversational API.
SkySQL’s Semantic Agents and SkyCopilot AI assistant offer accurate natural language insights without compromising data security. Rather than merely supporting basic vector search or chat tools, SkySQL unifies essential AI components—such as vector databases and large language models (LLMs)—into a seamless solution that delivers accurate, real-time answers directly from customer data, eliminating the need to move data to external systems.
"SkySQL is transforming our Student Information System," says Sasa Skoko, CTO of Campus Cloud. "The AI-powered chat interface will allow users to access precise insights by simply asking questions. CEOs can quickly check enrollment trends, while administrators can drill down into specifics without complex queries. It's like having a knowledgeable assistant that understands our entire student dataset, enabling more informed decision-making and freeing up IT resources."
For unpredictable AI-driven workloads, SkySQL’s serverless option offers instant auto-scaling, including scaling to zero during inactivity, ensuring cost efficiency and readiness for workload spikes.
Key features include:
Deep AI Integration: Seamlessly incorporates advanced AI capabilities, including SkyCopilot for query optimization, troubleshooting, and performance tuning, as well as Semantic Agents and conversational API for building generative AI-powered apps that deliver accurate, data-driven insights, significantly enhancing productivity.
Serverless Architecture: Serverless capabilities enable instant auto-scaling, including scaling down to zero, significantly reducing costs by ensuring you only pay for the resources you use.
Multi-Cloud Flexibility: Operates across 40+ regions globally and multiple cloud providers, enabling true multi-cloud flexibility.
Continuous Availability: Ensures high availability with multi-zone replication across zones, regions, and cloud providers, along with automated backups and self-healing clusters for maximum uptime and data protection.
Learn more about SkySQL and request a free trial at https://skysql.com/
About SkySQL
Founded in 2023, SkySQL is an AI-powered, serverless cloud DBaaS platform designed for MySQL and MariaDB workloads. With a focus on automation, cost savings, and multi-cloud flexibility, SkySQL helps businesses manage their databases more efficiently. Backed by Eniac Ventures, Good Capital, and WTI, SkySQL is transforming the way companies handle cloud database management. Learn more at https://skysql.com/
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