Cloudflare Acquires Outerbase to Enhance Developer Database Experience for AI Applications

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September 20, 2025
Cloudflare, Inc. announced the acquisition of Outerbase, a developer database company, with the goal of significantly enhancing the developer database experience across Cloudflare Workers. This acquisition aims to simplify the process of building database-backed, AI-enabled applications on Cloudflare’s global network. Outerbase's technology is expected to be rapidly incorporated directly into Cloudflare's existing offerings, including Durable Objects, D1, and the Cloudflare Agents SDK. This integration will provide easier-to-use interfaces and frameworks for interacting with data and building database-dependent applications. This strategic acquisition is a material step for Cloudflare in democratizing data access and making database management more approachable for developers, regardless of their SQL expertise. It supports the company's ambition to be a leading platform for the next generation of AI-powered software development. The content on BeyondSPX is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. We are not financial advisors. Consult with a qualified professional before making any investment decisions. Any actions you take based on information from this site are solely at your own risk.