How open source fuels Cockroach Labs' unsquashable growth

You’re definitely on a roll when TechCrunch deems your company “the database that just won’t die.” Such was the case for Cockroach Labs, the parent company of the open-source project, CockroachDB, in summer 2021. That same month, Cockroach reported 200 enterprise customers, with the cloud side of the business growing 500% and overall annual recurring revenue tripling year over year. ‍ Designed to be a global database from the get-go, Cockroach serves the needs of mission-critical applications for major streaming platforms, delivery companies, financial institutions, and many others. Companies ranging from Comcast and Netflix to Bose, Shipt, and AllSaints have incorporated CockroachDB into their cloud architectures. In other words, Cockroach has hit the high marks of a successful startup, including product-market fit and significant growth. How did they get here? Not unlike other success stories, they were armed with strong leadership, an innovative take on the future of the cloud datab

You’re definitely on a roll when TechCrunch deems your company “the database that just won’t die.” Such was the case for Cockroach Labs, the parent company of the open-source project, CockroachDB, in summer 2021. That same month, Cockroach reported 200 enterprise customers, with the cloud side of the business growing 500% and overall annual recurring revenue tripling year over year. ‍ Designed to be a global database from the get-go, Cockroach serves the needs of mission-critical applications for major streaming platforms, delivery companies, financial institutions, and many others. Companies