Databricks acquires Electric (ElectricSQL / Electric DB Inc.)

AUGUST 12, 2026

Databricks acquires Electric (ElectricSQL / Electric DB Inc.)

TARGET

Electric (ElectricSQL / Electric DB Inc.)

Open-source WASM-based embeddable Postgres database (PGlite) and real-time sync engine enabling developers to run local Postgres instances inside applications, browsers, and AI agent sandboxes.

Ownership	VC-backed
Investors	Spark Capital, Lunar Ventures, StepFunction, Firestreak, Ninja Capital
Capital raised	$7M+
Headcount	21 FTEs
Headquarters	San Francisco, California
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Databricks

Cloud-based data intelligence and AI platform company

Ownership	VC-backed
Investors	Coatue, Andreessen Horowitz, Insight Partners, Thrive Capital, Blackstone +10 more
Capital raised	$25.2B
Headcount	17,306 FTEs
Headquarters	San Francisco, California
Buy-side advisor	—

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Databricks -> Electric (ElectricSQL / Electric DB Inc.)  (2026-09-11)
strategic_acquisition | DevTools/Infrastructure | announced
Target: Open-source WASM-based embeddable Postgres database (PGlite) and real-time sync engine enabling developers to run local Postgres instances inside applications, browsers, and AI agent sandboxes.
Website: electric.ax | Buyer site: databricks.com
HQ: San Francisco, California | Ownership: vc-backed | Buyer ownership: vc-backed
Advisors - not yet credited
Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/databricks-electric.html

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