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Tessell

Category: AI Infrastructure

An AI-driven, multi-cloud Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) platform designed to simplify database management, improve performance, and reduce costs. Tessell was founded in 2021. The company is led by Bala Kuchibhotla. Based in San Ramon, California (HQ); Bengaluru, India. Team size: 143. Total funding raised: ~$94M total (all rounds). Latest round: Series B ($60M, Apr 2025 led by WestBridge Capital). Key investors include WestBridge Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, B37 Ventures, Rocketship.vc.

Founded
2021
Headquarters
San Ramon, California (HQ); Bengaluru, India
Team size
143
Total funding
~$94M total (all rounds)

Value proposition

Provides a high-performance multi-cloud DBaaS with a patented storage architecture that eliminates the need for provisioned IOPS, offers significant cost savings, simplified management via an AI-powered conversational interface, and enables zero-downtime migrations.

Products and solutions

Tessell DBaaS Platform: Unified control plane for managing multiple databases, Database Support: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Milvus (Vector DB), Cloud Integration: Runs on AWS and Azure, AI-driven Features: Conversational data management and analytics

Unique value

Multi-cloud native architecture built from the ground up, AI-powered conversational interface for database operations, and a patented high-performance storage system.

Target customer

Enterprises and startups seeking high-performance, cost-effective, and simplified database management across multiple cloud environments

Industries served

Financial Services, Healthcare, SaaS, Retail/eCommerce, General Enterprise

Technology advantage

Combines a patented storage architecture that bypasses cloud-provisioned IOPS for superior performance with multi-cloud flexibility and operational simplicity through AI, ensuring cost efficiency and scalability.

How they differentiate

Offers a true multi-cloud native solution with an AI-driven management interface and patented storage technology that outperforms traditional cloud-provisioned IOPS models, leading to cost savings and enhanced performance.

Main competitors

Cloud provider native DBaaS offerings (e.g., Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL), Other DBaaS providers (e.g., MongoDB Atlas, Crunchy Data), Traditional database management tool providers

Key partnerships

Major Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), Oracle (Exadata partnership), Microsoft (Fabric integration), Technology partners supporting multiple database engines

Notable customers

Forbes, Landis+Gyr, CSX, Lightning eMotors, Aurionpro, Fibe (formerly EarlySalary), HDFC RED, Tata Capital, Jubilant Ingrevia

Major milestones

Raised $34M Series A (2022) Raised $60M Series B (Apr 2025) Launched support for multiple database engines (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Milvus) Introduced AI-driven conversational data management features Established multi-cloud presence on AWS, Azure, and GCP Named 2025 Gartner Cool Vendor in Data Management (Sep 2025) Added Exadata support across AWS and Azure Achieved PCI DSS certification Integrated with Microsoft Fabric for real-time data pipelines

Growth metrics

Reported serving around 40 clients as of mid-2024; specific revenue or user growth metrics have not been publicly disclosed.

Market positioning

Positioned as a next-generation, enterprise-grade DBaaS provider focusing on performance, cost efficiency, and ease of use for multi-cloud environments.

Geographic focus

Headquartered in North America with active expansion in Europe and Asia-Pacific, particularly leveraging a strong presence in India.

Patents and IP

Holds patents related to its high-performance storage architecture

About Bala Kuchibhotla

Bala Kuchibhotla is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in database and cloud infrastructure technologies. As CEO of Tessell, he leads the development of an AI-based platform that transforms enterprise data management into a conversational, affordable, and prescriptive experience. His career includes notable achievements in leading product innovation and executive management in enterprise cloud and database solutions at companies like Nutanix and Oracle.

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