Percona is an American company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. It specializes in developing open source database software and related services, focusing on MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and RocksDB. The company aims to provide scalable and efficient database solutions without inflated fees or vendor lock-in, promoting transparency and user empowerment.

Percona offers a range of open source software products, including Percona Server for MySQL, Percona XtraDB Cluster, and Percona Monitoring and Management. They also provide support, consultancy, and managed services to help customers optimize database performance and manage complex environments. With a global, remote-only workforce of around 350 employees, Percona emphasizes workplace flexibility and community engagement. The company has reported revenues between $25 million and $73.5 million in recent years, reflecting its strong position in the database management sector.