Percona

Scaling, security & management for OS databases

Percona logo
201-500 employees
  • B2B
  • Enterprise
  • Big data
  • Consulting
  • Cyber Security
Bull Durham, Durham, NC

Jump to section

Company mission

To help users get the most out of open-source technology, without inflated fees or lock-ins.

-3% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.3)

Glassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star icon

Trustpilot (4)

Our take

Open-source technology brings a range of benefits such as agility and cost-effectiveness. And this makes it a prime target for businesses to add to their tech roster. However, these businesses often find themselves forced into software or contracts they do not need, in order to gain access to those that they do.

Percona provides unbiased, open-source database expertise, providing access to the tools necessary for anyone to turn their ideas into a viable business. Founded in 2006 to support consumers and users in the open-source community, the company now supplies enterprise-class support, services and software for open-source databases, both in on-premises and cloud environments.

Crucially, Percona's solutions enable its clients to develop with their customers’ needs. Clients pay for the advice and expertise provided, rather than for the company to unlock critical software features. And the company continues to evolve its offerings, for example by supplying packages focussed on enabling AI-readiness for enterprises.

Kirsty headshot

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Benefits

  • Work remotely and choose the hours that suit you best
  • Learning academy to encourage personal and professional growth
  • Wellness counselling program and allowance to all Perconians
  • Flow day dedicated to uninterrupted focus and productivity
  • FryDays every quarter (a 3-day weekend to disconnect and enjoy life)

Funding (1 round)

Jan 2008

$1m

GRANT

Total funding: $1m

Leadership

Bennie Grant

(COO)

Over 15 years of professional services, support and operational delivery experience. Prior to Percona, opened US operations for Mettoni, where they held Senior Services and Operational Leadership positions.

Peter Farkas

(CEO)

Co-Founder and CEO at FerretDB. Has been building sustainable open-source projects and businesses for the last two decades, including at Cloudera and Altinity.