Aiven

Product overview

Aiven operates a managed platform for open-source data infrastructure, deploying databases and streaming tools on dedicated virtual machines across more than 100 cloud regions. The Helsinki-based company does not develop its own database engine but provides fully managed services for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Apache Kafka, ClickHouse, OpenSearch, Apache Cassandra, Valkey (a Redis fork), Apache Flink, Grafana, and M3. Services run on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, DigitalOcean, UpCloud, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, with a Bring Your Own Cloud option for enterprise tiers. Founded in 2016 by former Hewlett-Packard database engineers, Aiven raised $210 million in a 2022 Series D led by Eurazeo with BlackRock participation, reaching a $3 billion valuation. Revenue is estimated at approximately $49 million annually across more than 500 international customers. Aiven offers a free tier for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Valkey with no credit card or time limit. Paid plans start at roughly $19 per month for development workloads, with hourly billing and annual commitment discounts. The platform integrates with Terraform, Kubernetes Operators, and cloud marketplace billing. In 2023, Aiven acquired EverSQL, an AI-powered database optimization tool. KEY FEATURES: - Managed services for 10+ open-source data technologies across 100+ cloud regions on 6 infrastructure providers - Free tier for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Valkey with no time limit or credit card requirement - Bring Your Own Cloud deployment for enterprises on their own AWS, GCP, or Azure accounts - ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA certified with 99.99% uptime SLA - $3B valuation with $420M+ total funding; acquired EverSQL for AI-powered database optimization

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