Cube, created by founders Artyom Keydunov and Pavel Tiunov, provides a universal semantic layer that sits between data warehouses and the tools that consume data. By defining metrics, dimensions, and access controls once, teams ensure that dashboards, embedded analytics, internal apps, and AI agents all return consistent numbers. Cube exposes data through SQL, REST, and GraphQL APIs and includes caching for performance at scale, with Cube Cloud running across tens of thousands of servers and millions of users. As enterprises connect LLMs and agents to their data, Cube's governed semantic layer becomes a control point that keeps AI answers aligned with official business definitions. The company raised a $25M Series B in June 2024 led by Databricks Ventures, with participation from Decibel, Bain Capital Ventures, Eniac Ventures, and 645 Ventures, bringing total funding to roughly $48M.
Cube
ActiveThe universal semantic layer for data and AI
Total raised
$40.5M
2 rounds
Stage
Series A
Team
51-200
since 2019
Pricing
Freemium
free plan
Founded
2019
San Francisco, United States
Agent-ready
API
Score 55/100
Universal semantic layer
Centralized metric definitions
SQL, REST, and GraphQL APIs
Caching and pre-aggregations
Access control and governance
AI-ready data interface for agents
Embedded analytics support
Multi-warehouse connectivity
55/100
Developing
MCP server
Public API
Webhooks
OAuth 2.0
SDKs
— Series A $15.5M incl. Bain Capital Ventures +2
— Series B $25M incl. 645 Ventures +3
Capital network
$48M raised ·5 backers·10 network links
- Backers5
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- Extended networkfunds that co-invest alongside them
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- What is a semantic layer?
- It is a central place to define metrics, dimensions, and access rules so every tool and AI agent uses the same trusted definitions.
- How does Cube expose data?
- Cube serves data through SQL, REST, and GraphQL APIs, plus caching for performance.
- How much has Cube raised?
- Cube has raised about $48M, including a $25M Series B in 2024 led by Databricks Ventures.
- Is Cube open source?
- Yes, Cube has an open-source core, with Cube Cloud offering a managed service.
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