Airtable

Airtable pioneered the 'no-code database' category — a spreadsheet-database hybrid that non-technical teams use to build custom workflows, project trackers, content calendars, and operational systems without writing a single line of code. At an $11B valuation with 450,000+ organizations using the platform (including Netflix, HBO, and ESPN for content operations), Airtable has created a new category of business software that sits between Excel and a full custom application. Its AI-powered automation features, launched in 2024, allow teams to build AI agents that act on their Airtable data — routing sales leads, generating content drafts, and triggering complex multi-step workflows. The company generates $250M+ in annual recurring revenue with 60%+ year-over-year growth.