# Embarcadero

> Embarcadero is an Austin-based software company within Idera that sells native application development tools and an embedded SQL database. RAD Studio, Delphi and C++Builder combine visual interface design, compilers and data access; InterBase, RAD Server and the Kai AI add-on extend the stack. Its distinctive appeal is helping teams maintain and modernize substantial existing applications.

- **Founded:** 1993
- **Headquarters:** Austin, United States
- **Founders:** Stephen R. Wong (Co-founder; former CEO and chairman), Stuart E. Browning (Co-founder; former vice president), Nigel C. Myers (Co-founder; vice president of product development in early SEC filings)
- **Products:** RAD Studio, Delphi, C++Builder, InterBase, RAD Server
- **Notable:** Founded in 1993 and listed publicly in 2000 before a 2007 go-private transaction., Acquired Borland’s CodeGear developer-tools business in 2008., Joined Idera in 2015; acquisition terms were not disclosed.

## Products & services

- **RAD Studio** — Commercial IDE combining Delphi and C++Builder, visual UI design, native compilers, debugging and data connectivity; edition and language determine supported targets.
- **Delphi** — Object Pascal language and IDE for native Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux application development, subject to edition and target restrictions.
- **C++Builder** — Modern C++ development environment currently positioned around native Windows applications, visual design and the VCL component framework.
- **InterBase** — Embedded and server SQL database with encryption, recovery and Change Views data-change tracking.
- **RAD Server** — Application back-end platform for publishing Delphi and C++ business logic as REST services, on premises or in the cloud.
- **Kai** — Paid AI add-on for RAD Studio, Delphi and C++Builder, supporting agent workflows, code suggestions, builds and fixes, with cloud and local model options.

## Achievements

- Founded in 1993 and listed publicly in 2000 before a 2007 go-private transaction.
- Acquired Borland’s CodeGear developer-tools business in 2008.
- Joined Idera in 2015; acquisition terms were not disclosed.
- Maintains Delphi and C++Builder alongside InterBase and RAD Server.
- Released Kai in May 2026 and RAD Studio 13.2 in September 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — RAD Studio 13.1 Florence release dated March 18 in product documentation.
- **2026-05** — Kai agentic AI platform announced May 28 for RAD Studio, Delphi and C++Builder.
- **2026-09** — RAD Studio 13.2 Florence released September 17, including LLVM 20 updates to the Delphi Linux compiler and expanded Windows on Arm support.
- **2026-09** — Kai 1.1.1 released September 25 with local-model and MCP configuration improvements.

## Links

- Website: https://www.embarcadero.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/embarcadero-technologies/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/EmbarcaderoTech
- GitHub: https://github.com/Embarcadero
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/EmbarcaderoTechNet
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embarcaderotech/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embarcaderotech

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Last updated: 2026-10-01