Tessell funding, investors and company details

Tessell is an emerging Information Technology - Data Solutions startup from Hyderabad, working in the space of AI-native, multi-cloud database-as-a-service (DBaaS) platform that simplifies the management, security, and scalability of relational databases in the cloud. Founded by Bala Kuchibhotla, Bakul Banthia.

Company: Tessell India Private Limited
Sector: Information Technology - Data Solutions
Location: Hyderabad
Founders: Bala Kuchibhotla, Bakul Banthia
Total funding raised: ₹507.6 Cr

Company overview

Tessell is an AI-native, multi-cloud database-as-a-service (DBaaS) platform that simplifies the management, security, and scalability of relational databases in the cloud. It offers high performance with cost-effective NVMe storage, automated lifecycle management, and enterprise-grade data protection including multi-AZ availability and cross-region disaster recovery. Tessell supports major database engines like Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and integrates seamlessly with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. The platform reduces database estate costs by over 40% and boosts performance by over 50%, allowing enterprises to modernize data infrastructure efficiently without complexity or lock-in.

Funding rounds

Latest round (Series B): $ 60.00 Mn (₹507.60 Cr.), 2025-04-11. Investors: WestBridge Capital, Rocketship.vc, B37.vc, Lightspeed