Databento

Databento

Self-service platform for market data access

About Databento

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Why Databento is rated
A-
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$66.1M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2019

Overview

Databento provides a self-service platform that allows users to access market data quickly and easily. Users can obtain live exchange feeds and large amounts of historical data, only paying for what they actually use. This flexibility makes it suitable for a wide range of clients, from large financial institutions to small startups. Unlike many competitors, Databento operates on a pay-as-you-go model, which helps users manage costs effectively. The company's goal is to simplify the process of accessing market data, making it more accessible and affordable for everyone in the finance and fintech sectors.

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What believers are saying

  • Databento's pay-as-you-go model aligns with market trends towards flexible pricing.
  • The launch of a free public time service enhances Databento's appeal to algorithmic traders.
  • Recent funding boosts Databento's capacity for global expansion and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Upcoming pricing changes in January 2025 may lead to customer dissatisfaction.
  • Increased competition from new entrants like Intrinio poses a market share threat.
  • Reliance on colocation facilities could be risky if agreements change or disruptions occur.

What makes Databento unique

  • Databento offers a unique self-service model for financial market data access.
  • The company provides zero license fee US Equities Bundles, a first in the industry.
  • Databento's colocation strategy ensures low-latency, high-fidelity data capture directly from sources.

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Funding

Total Funding

$66.1M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
Discord
$10M
Databento
$15M
Canva
$30M
Kalshi

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

3%
Databento
Mar 27th, 2025
Meet the team: Vini Livramento, senior software engineer

Today, Databento, Inc. is introducing Vinicius "Vini" Livramento, a senior software engineer based in the coastal town of Cascais, Portugal!

Databento
Mar 13th, 2025
MEMX Memoir Depth now available

Databento, Inc. is excited to announce that MEMX Memoir Depth data is now available through its Databento US Equities service, providing full order book depth for the Members Exchange (MEMX) Equities market.

Databento
Dec 11th, 2024
Upcoming changes to pricing plans in January 2025

Databento, Inc. is introducing major updates to its pricing plans, effective January 13, 2025, to support the launch of its new Databento US Equities service.

Castle Placement
Nov 6th, 2024
Top 10 CloudTech & DevOps Capital Raises in the U.S. - October 16th-31st, 2024

Databento, developer of a colocation platform designed to provide simpler and faster historical data to receive market data, raised $10 million of Series A1 venture funding from Clear Street, Lightscape Partners and Belvedere Trading.

Global Fintech Series
Oct 30th, 2024
Databento Closes $10 Million in Additional Funding to Drive Global Expansion

Databento, one of the fastest-growing companies in the financial data industry, today announced the successful close of $10 million in additional funding, increasing its total Series A round to $30 million. This caps off an extraordinary year that saw a 985% surge in revenue and over 7,000 new customers.

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