# Back4app: Information technology & services, Sunnyvale, United States

> Back4app: Back4app is a software company founded in August 2015 and based in Sunnyvale, California. Based in Sunnyvale, United States. Founded 2015.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/back4app (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Back4app

Back4app is a software company founded in August 2015 and based in Sunnyvale, California.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Information technology & services Sunnyvale, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2015 11 years old
- **Team:** 11 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $1.6M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed May 2018

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Back4app has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Back4app

Back4app is a software company founded in August 2015 and based in Sunnyvale, California.

It specializes in Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) and low-code Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions, aimed at simplifying backend infrastructure for developers, startups, and enterprises. The company utilizes open-source technology built on the Parse framework and integrates AI-powered tools to enhance development workflows. With a global user base of over 300,000 developers, Back4app processes billions of API requests each month. The platform offers a fully managed, cloud-based service that includes features like low-code/no-code backend development, auto-generated APIs, scalable databases, and real-time data handling. It supports various development needs, from mobile applications to IoT solutions, and is designed to be secure and vendor-lock-in free. Back4app operates on a freemium and subscription-based pricing model, making it accessible for developers and businesses of all sizes.

## What company datasets say Back4app raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$1.6M** in dollars

Rounds **4**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **$730K**

Last round date **May 2018**

## On 5 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Equity Rio Investimentos](https://millionrounds.com/fund/equity-rio-investimentos)
- [Anjo Verde](https://millionrounds.com/fund/anjo-verde)
- [Flame Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/flame-ventures)
- [Gávea Angels](https://millionrounds.com/fund/gavea-angels)
- [TiE Angels](https://millionrounds.com/fund/tie-angels)

Each firm lists Back4app on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 54151, 511210, 518210, SIC 7375
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $2.4M a year, as listed

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