EXHIBIT 10.47

Comerica Bank-California
55 Almaden Boulevard
San Jose, CA 95113-1609

July 25, 2000

(408)556-5836

Via Facsimile and First Class Mail

Gary O. Rhea, CFO
Versant Corporation
6539 Dumbarton Circle
Fremont, CA 94555

Re: Revolving Loan and Security Agreement dated as of May 15, 1997, as modified from time to time in writing (the "Agreement"), between Versant Corporation ("Borrower") and Comerica Bank - California ("Bank")

Dear Gary:

          We have learned of the following breach of the Agreement based upon
Borrower prepared financial statements as of the fiscal quarter ending June 30,
2000.   Borrower is in violation of the following:

          "b. SECTION 6.17 (f) Net Operating Cash, as defined in FASB 95 and 102,
equal to or greater than $1,000,000 as of the last day of the fiscal quarter
ending June 30, 2000;..."

          Bank has agreed to waive the breach described above for the period
ending June 30, 2000.  Except as specifically set forth in this letter, all
other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.  This waiver is not a waiver of any other, or future breach, of any
other term or condition of the Agreement.

Very truly yours,

Comerica Bank - California

/s/ Roland Tucker

Roland Tucker

Vice President