Neon
HyperGrowth Partners has advised Neon. Neon worked with HGP partner Hank Taylor and former partner Martin Gontovnikas.
About Neon
Neon helps developers build and operate serverless Postgres databases with speed and flexibility. Founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, the company developed a cloud platform that separates compute and storage, allowing databases to be created, branched, and scaled instantly. Its architecture enables developers and AI agents to spin up environments in seconds while maintaining performance and cost efficiency. In 2025, Neon was acquired by Databricks for around one billion dollars, becoming part of Databricks' broader AI-native data infrastructure strategy. Together, they are redefining how the next generation of applications access and manage data in the cloud.
Engagement
- Industry: Developer Tools
- HGP advisors: Hank Taylor, Martin Gontovnikas (alumni)
- Website: neon.com
Frequently asked questions
- Who from HyperGrowth Partners worked with Neon?
- Neon worked with HGP partner Hank Taylor and former partner Martin Gontovnikas.
- What does Neon do?
- Neon helps developers build and operate serverless Postgres databases with speed and flexibility.