Multi-cloud DBaaS provider Tessell raises $60 million in a Series B funding round

Tessell, a next-generation multi-cloud database-as-a-service (DBaaS) that enables enterprises and startups to accelerate database, data, and application modernization journeys at scale, has raised $60 million in a Series B funding round, bringing the total raised amount to $94 million. 

The round was led by WestBridge Capital, with continued strong participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners and new investments from B37.vc and Rocketship.vc.

The startup will use the raised capital to accelerate its go-to-market expansion and fuel research and development in AI-powered data management within the evolving enterprise data ecosystem.

What does Tessell do?

Tessell is a multi-cloud DBaaS platform redefining enterprise data management with its comprehensive suite of AI-powered database services. By unifying operational and analytical data within a seamless data ecosystem, the startup enables enterprises to modernize databases, optimize cloud economics, and drive intelligent decision-making at scale.

Through AI and Conversational Data Management (CoDaM), it makes data more accessible, interactive, and intuitive, empowering businesses to harness their data's full potential easily.

Leadership comments

“Enterprises today struggle with siloed data and rigid database solutions that are incomplete, lacking performance, resilience, governance, and flexibility,” said Bala Kuchibhotla, Co-Founder and CEO of Tessell.

“At Tessell, we are redefining cloud data management by creating a seamless, secure, high-performant AI-driven platform that supports both operational and analytical workloads—powering a true data ecosystem. This funding enables us to scale faster and continue pioneering the future of enterprise data management.”

“We could not be more excited to partner with Tessell to build the next generational data platform,” said Sumir Chadha, Co-founder and Managing Partner at WestBridge Capital.

“Prior to Tessell, few companies could challenge incumbents in database management despite their inefficiencies. Now, enterprises are shifting to Tessell for a high-performing and cost-effective solution, spending less time managing their databases and creating more business value.”

Addressing fundamental challenges

Tessell was created to solve a core issue in modern enterprise technology: while cloud adoption has grown rapidly, managing enterprise databases in the cloud remains outdated and costly. The startup addresses this with a fully managed, multi-cloud database platform designed to eliminate those inefficiencies. 

Its platform supports a modern cloud DB platform for AI applications with vector extensions for popular DB engines and conversational query capabilities. It delivers a high-performance, scalable cloud database compatible with PostgreSQL and MySQL, using patented technology that removes the need for provisioned IOPS. 

The startup also provides a unified control plane for managing multiple cloud providers, database engines, and infrastructure environments with ease. Its ecosystem connects mission-critical operational data with analytical systems such as data lakes and warehouses to streamline decision-making. 

The platform offers zero RPO and RTO high-availability and disaster recovery services to ensure continuous operations. Tessell's "Lift & Shine" approach enables organizations to modernize their data estates while significantly reducing the total cost of ownership.

Advancing solutions through AI and CoDaM

Tessell said it has already built an enterprise-grade cloud database service and data ecosystem with a consumer-grade interface. The startup is now advancing these solutions through AI and Conversational Data Management (CoDaM), allowing enterprises to manage and interact with their data through an intuitive, conversation-grade experience.

The latest funding will accelerate the development of AI-driven capabilities that make data management more accessible, intelligent, and interactive, empowering businesses to seamlessly harness the full potential of their data through natural, AI-powered interactions, the release notes.

"We are just getting started. This funding marks a major milestone, but it's only the beginning of our journey. The future of enterprise data management is being rewritten, and we're excited to be a part of that driving force," said Kuchibhotla.

"We will make it "Conversational", "Affordable", and "Prescriptive", defying the CAP theorem for enterprise data management. With AI at the core of our platform, we're making data more accessible, more powerful, and more intuitive than ever before," Kuchibhotla added.