Cloudflare has acquired developer-focused database startup Outerbase, deepening its push into AI-enabled app development. Built on Cloudflare Workers, Outerbase simplifies backend data workflows, especially for teams less fluent in SQL. The move aligns with rising demand for lightweight, scalable infrastructure to support AI-powered tools—marking Cloudflare’s bet on making data-layer integration more accessible in a serverless-first world. Financial details remain undisclosed.