In 2010, Redgate re-launched Springboard with a different model where teams would again receive investment and mentoring, but this time in exchange for an equity stake. It was similar to Y Combinator and Techstars in that it provided a small amount of capital up front but no equity was taken. For a period of three months Redgate provided living expenses and mentoring for teams to work from Redgate's offices. In August 2009, Redgate launched Springboard, a startup incubator based in Cambridge, UK. HyperBac developed SQL software tools and products. On 22 March 2010, HyperBac Technologies (formerly known as Xceleon Technologies) was acquired by Redgate.
On 20 August 2008, Redgate announced it was taking responsibility for future development of the free tool.
In addition to publishing articles, Simple Talk publishes books, most of which are available in a digital format. The journal is sponsored by Redgate, but retains editorial independence. NET developers, as well as systems and database administrators. In 2005, Redgate launched Simple Talk, an online technical journal and community hub for working Microsoft SQL Server and. It is named after Via Porta Rossa (Red Gate Street) in Florence, Italy, close to where Davidson used to live. The company was founded by Neil Davidson and Simon Galbraith in October 1999.
