April 2021 Summaries

Nhost, an open-source Firebase alternative with GraphQL, has announced $3 million in new funding to further its mission of simplifying and accelerating app development by offering a backend solution comparable to frontend platforms like Netlify and Vercel. Their platform includes a database, GraphQL API, authentication, storage, serverless functions, and more, while enabling a seamless workflow from local development to production with automatic deployments via git integration. Over 1,700 developers have tested the platform, resulting in over 100 production-ready applications, with indie hackers, startups, and agencies particularly quick to adopt it. The company's 2021 mission focuses on making app development more accessible and enjoyable, striving to excel in building MVPs and ensuring flexibility for complex, scalable applications. The seed funding round was led by Nauta Capital, with participation from SCNE, previous investor Antler, and angel investors including Tom Preston-Werner, Mathias Biilmann Christensen, Christian Bach, Michael Grinich, and Markus Boström, with a special acknowledgment to the supportive community.