Valuation
$3M
2024 Revenue
$14M
Funding
$124.1M
Team
242
Founded
2014
How MariaDB CEO Michael Howard grew to $14M revenue with a 247 person team in 2024.
MariaDB is a community-developed, commercially supported fork of the MySQL relational database management system, intended to remain free and open-source software under the GNU General Public License.
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MariaDB Revenue
In 2024, MariaDB's revenue reached $14M. The company previously reported $990K in 2020. Since its launch in 2014, MariaDB has shown consistent revenue growth.
| Year | Milestone | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MariaDB Hit $14m revenue in June 2024 | |
| 2020 | MariaDB Hit $990k revenue in August 2020 | |
| 2014 | Launched with $0 revenue |
MariaDB Valuation, Funding Rounds
MariaDB's most recent disclosed valuation is $3M.
MariaDB has raised $124.1M in total funding across 9 rounds, most recently a $25M Series C round in 2020.
| Year | Round | Amount | Valuation | % Sold | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Series C | $25M | - | - | |
| 2017 | Series C | $27M | - | - | |
| 2017 | Venture Round | $30M | - | - | |
| 2016 | Series B | $3M | - | - | |
| 2016 | Series B | $9M | - | - | |
| 2015 | Series B | $3.6M | - | - | |
| 2013 | Series B | $20M | - | - | |
| 2012 | Series A | $2.5M | - | - | |
| 2012 | Series A | $4M | - | - |
Founder / CEO
Q&A
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What's your age? | - |
| Favorite online tool? | - |
| Favorite book? | - |
| Favorite CEO? | - |
| Advice for 20 year old self | - |
Customers
We do not have customer count information for MariaDB yet.
MariaDB Employees & Team Size
MariaDB employs approximately 247 people as of 2026, down from 287 in 2023, including 1 sales reps that carry a quota.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Reached 242 employees (October 2024) |
| 2024 | Reached 247 employees (October 2024) |
| 2023 | Reached 287 employees (December 2023) |
| 2022 | Reached 358 employees (December 2022) |
| 2020 | Reached 11 employees (December 2020) |
| 2020 | Reached 11 employees (August 2020) |
| 2020 | Reached 11 employees (June 2020) |
| 2019 | Reached 11 employees (December 2019) |
| 2018 | Reached 18 employees (December 2018) |
Frequently Asked Questions about MariaDB
What is MariaDB's revenue?
MariaDB generates an estimated $14M in annual revenue.
Who founded MariaDB?
MariaDB was founded by Michael Howard.
Who is the CEO of MariaDB?
The CEO of MariaDB is Michael Howard.
How much funding does MariaDB have?
MariaDB raised $124.1M across 9 rounds.
How many employees does MariaDB have?
MariaDB has 242 employees.
Where is MariaDB headquarters?
MariaDB is headquartered in Esbo, United States.
Compare MariaDB to the industry
MariaDB operates across multiple industries. Browse revenue, funding, and growth data for MariaDB in each sector below.
Data and Sources
All figures on this page are taken directly from interviews or are estimates from public sources and proprietary models. Not financial advice. Read full disclaimer.
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