// startup autopsy
GoldenGate Software
The data replication pioneer absorbed by Oracle
acquisition gone wrongAcqui-hire
Fatal mistake: Remained independent too long in a consolidating enterprise software market, ultimately becoming an acquisition target for Oracle.
| Founded | 1995 |
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| Closed | 2009 |
| Country | USA |
| Sector | Developer tools |
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Key Events Timeline
FOUNDING
GoldenGate Software founded in San Francisco, specializing in real-time data replication and integration.
FUNDING
Last known funding round, as the company matured into a profitable enterprise software vendor.
PRODUCT LAUNCH
Released major update to its data replication platform, attracting heightened interest from large enterprise acquirers.
ACQUISITION ATTEMPT
Oracle announces acquisition of GoldenGate Software for approximately $400 million.
SHUTDOWN
GoldenGate Software ceases independent operations as Oracle completes the acquisition.