SurrealDB, headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded in 2022, addresses the complexities of modern data requirements with its innovative approach. Promoted as "The multi-model database for AI agents," SurrealDB is built in Rust and integrates various data models—including document, graph, relational, time-series, geospatial, and key-value—into a single engine. This consolidation allows companies to simplify their tech stacks and build applications efficiently.
The database is designed for AI agents, knowledge graphs, and real-time applications like recommendation engines and fraud detection systems. With built-in real-time and event-driven capabilities, and an API that supports both embedded and distributed clusters, SurrealDB offers versatility and scalability.
Backed by a recent $23.00M Series A investment in February 2025 from FirstMark, Begin Capital, Chalfen Ventures, and Georgian, SurrealDB is well-positioned to capitalize on trends in Big Data, Developer Tools, and Enterprise Software industries.