Resend has acquired Briefer (YC S23), a data workspace combining SQL, Python, visualizations, and AI. This merger aims to scale Resend’s ability to process terabytes of data weekly, enhance analytics, and position Resend for the next billion emails.
Resend has officially acquired Briefer, the YC S23 startup known for combining SQL, Python, and AI‑powered analytics into a collaborative data workspace
With Resend now processing terabytes of data weekly, integrating Briefer’s experience in scalable data processing is critical to maintaining performance at scale
The move reflects a broader trend in developer tooling, where infrastructure companies are embedding deeper analytics capabilities to differentiate in high‑growth markets.
Published on August 5, 2025, Resend announced the acquisition of Briefer, emphasizing its ability to handle massive workloads and bolster Resend’s email throughput
Briefer’s founders—Lucas da Costa and Lucas Vieira—bring deep expertise in open source, data infrastructure, and realtime compute environments
Resend plans to support Briefer’s existing users for 90 days, then open‑source the platform before sunsetting it on November 5, 2025
This acquisition underscores the growing need for scalable data processing in developer‑focused infrastructure tools. Handling billions of emails and terabytes of data weekly requires robust analytics and orchestration layers.
Embedding SQL, Python, and AI analytic flows directly into Resend may accelerate insights for engineering teams and reduce toolchain complexity.
Briefer’s analytics environment enables interactive dashboards and notebook‑style reports powered by AI. Resend can now provide deeper observability into email pipelines, usage patterns, and system health. This convergence of email delivery and embedded analytics reflects a broader movement toward integrated developer platforms.
Galaxy has crafted a data‑centric platforms that empower developers and their entire organizations to better leverage data. Resend's acquisition of Briefer echoes that as teams with dire needs for data analysis capabilities becomes crucial for business outcomes. As the data analysis with AI theme grows, Galaxy is incredible positoned to win!
Resend acquires Briefer to scale up data processing and analytics capabilities
Briefer founders have open‑source and infrastructure credentials that add credibility.
Briefer’s platform will be sunset in November 2025 and open‑sourced beforehand.
The move embeds SQL, Python, and AI‑powered analytics within Resend’s core.
Resend’s acquisition of Briefer represents a strategic leap in both scale and capability, embedding powerful data infrastructure and AI analytics into a developer‑focused email platform.
This move not only positions Resend for the next billion emails but reflects a shift in the market: platform tools must now include high‑value, embedded analytics.
For Galaxy and other data‑centric infra companies, it signals both opportunity and competition in delivering seamless data experiences to engineering users.
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