Cockroach Labs

Cockroach Labs is a software company founded in 2015, headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Austin, Bangalore, London, and Toronto. The company develops CockroachDB, an open-source, distributed SQL database designed for enterprise applications. The founders, Spencer Kimball, Peter Mattis, and Ben Darnell, have a background in distributed database systems from their time at Google and UC Berkeley. CockroachDB is built to eliminate downtime and simplify operations, providing a consistent, scalable, and survivable database solution for mission-critical applications. It supports complex, global-scale operations while ensuring reliability and performance. Notable customers include Netflix, Bose, Shipt, and Nubank, with Netflix using CockroachDB to manage users' device information. Cockroach Labs has raised $634 million in funding from various investors and continues to expand its global presence, including recent office openings in India. The company promotes a hybrid work environment, offering flexibility for its employees.