Airtable, founded in 2012 by Howie Liu, Andrew Ofstad, and Emmett Nicholas, is a San Francisco-based company that offers a cloud collaboration service blending spreadsheet and database functionalities. This hybrid approach allows users to create, organize, and share relational databases with ease, catering to both technical and non-technical users. The platform’s versatility has attracted a diverse clientele, including major corporations like Amazon, OpenAI, and Nike. In December 2021, Airtable secured $735 million in a Series F funding round, elevating its valuation to $11 billion. By 2025, the company underwent a significant transformation, rebranding itself as an AI-native platform. This evolution introduced conversational AI as the primary interface, enhancing user experience and streamlining workflows. Airtable’s commitment to innovation and user-centric design has solidified its position as a leader in the collaborative software industry.
Airtable combines the simplicity of spreadsheets with the power of databases, enabling users to create custom applications without coding.
As of 2025, Airtable has over 500,000 customer organizations, including 80% of the Fortune 100.
In December 2021, Airtable raised $735 million in a Series F funding round, valuing the company at $11 billion.
In 2025, Airtable rebranded itself as an AI-native platform, integrating conversational AI as the default interface and core workflow engine.
Airtable's platform supports a wide range of use cases, from project management to content calendars, serving industries like marketing, product development, and operations.
