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Weaviate
Open-source vector database with hybrid search, modules for vectorizers, and cloud/self-hosted options for RAG systems.
Last reviewed: 31 July 2026
Quick facts
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Ownership
- Private
- Open source
- Yes
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Company profile
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Founders
- Bob van Luijt, Etienne Dilocker, Se Mieuw
- CEO
- Bob van Luijt
- Funding
- Private
- Ownership
- Private
- Country
- Netherlands
- Open source
- Yes
- Cloud provider
- Yes
- Website
- https://weaviate.io
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