Supabase is an open-source backend-as-a-service (BaaS) platform built on PostgreSQL, designed to provide developers with essential tools for application development. Founded in January 2020, the company offers features such as database hosting, authentication, storage, auto-generated APIs, serverless functions, and a vector toolkit for AI applications. With a focus on rapid development, Supabase enables users to set up backends quickly and scale applications efficiently.
The company has experienced significant growth, expanding from 8 hosted databases to 800 shortly after its launch. Supabase has attracted a large community of developers, boasting over 1.7 million registered users and 79,000 GitHub stars. It operates with a profit-sharing model, distributing a portion of its profits to employees, and has raised over $396 million in funding, achieving a valuation of $2 billion. Supabase is headquartered in San Francisco and employs around 120-124 people globally.