MySQL

The first European enterprise software unicorn, MySQL is an open-source database that supports scalable web-based and embedded database applications.

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Milestones

Founded in 1995 Bought by Sun Microsystems for $1 billion in 2008

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Investment status

Exited

Deal team

Ralf Wahlsten

Tom Henriksson

Patrik Backman

MySQL is an open-source database that supports scalable web-based and embedded database applications. Founding partners of OpenOcean, Michael ‘Monty’ Widenius, Patrik Backman and Ralf Wahlsten, were founders and early investors in MySQL.

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The future of database management in an AI-driven world: 2025 trends

For those following these developments, it’s evident that AI-driven systems are no longer just emerging—they are fundamentally changing the landscape, making data management smarter, faster and far more adaptable. Here’s what we think 2025 will hold for us regarding the future of database management in an AI-driven world.

Patrik Backman

General Partner

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Part 1 of Scaling AI: reflections on 2024 and expectations for 2025

In the first part of our Scaling AI series, we reflect on the past 12 months and set our sights on the upcoming year.

Ekaterina Almasque

General Partner

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Why we invested in Embeddable

OpenOcean is proud to have led Embeddable's oversubscribed €6 million seed round, alongside Four Rivers and TechStars. Together, we’re supporting Embeddable’s mission to transform embedded analytics for developers.

Sam Hields

Partner

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