Databento gives users instant access to market data application programming interfaces (APIs), with a pay-as-you-go, self-service model. Its proprietary method to slice and price data instantly allows users to buy data in "byte-sized" pieces, like a bento box. Databento has built its platform to be the backbone of any app, product or team that uses market data (trading firms, start-ups, artificial intelligence/machine learning companies, universities). Its mission is to make it easier for anyone to bring data applications to life.