May 5th, 2013

6 Experts on Speeding Up Data

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Speed. That’s what it’s all about these days. The problem: it’s still more effective to use FedEx than trying to squeeze a data load across a network. It’s an absurd reality when it requires a plane to move data from one place to another.

It’s not necessary to move terabytes of data all day, all night. Moving hard drives across the continent for a feature film is different from… → Read More

June 18th, 2012

Accelerate Your Database: MemSQL Launches With $5M From Ashton Kutcher, Max Levchin & More

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Last year, we introduced you to MemSQL, a plucky young Y Combinator alum that was building technology that would let developers give their databases a Nitrous boost, while simplifying application development and maintenance. Founded by ex-Facebookers Eric Frenkiel and Nikita Shamgunov, MemSQL raised $2.1 million in seed funding last July from an impressive roster of investors, before going silent… → Read More

July 12th, 2011

Y Combinator Alum MemSQL Raises $2.1 Million From Ashton Kutcher, SV Angel And More

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MemSQL may not have the sexiest name or, as a database management software startup, live in the sexiest industry, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t appealing to investors. The Y Combinator Winter 2011 grad is announcing today that it has raised $2.1 million in seed funding, led by an impressive list of angels and VCs. The stalwart list includes venture backing from First Rounds Capital, New→ Read More