Inside SereneDB: How this Berlin startup built the worlds fastest database — TFN
Summary
SereneDB is a Berlin startup building a Postgres-compatible, open-source database for ultra-low-latency search and analytics. The company claims its engine can return results in about 200 microseconds and says its benchmarks beat Elasticsearch and ClickHouse. It targets AI-heavy teams that need fast querying without stitching together multiple tools. The article also says SereneDB raised $2.1 million in pre-seed funding and plans future commercial products, including managed hosting and an on-premises license.
Funding
Amount
$2.1M
Total raised
Date
December 1, 2025
Announcement date
Investors
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Lead investors
Company
serenedb.com
Funded company
AskAI Classifications
Sectors
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Functions
Data Management
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Developer and IT Infrastructure
Linked Companies
SereneDB
up to $1M