ServiceNow Acquires Data.World Following Recent Moveworks Acquisition
ServiceNow Doubles Down on AI with Data.World Acquisition
ServiceNow is making big moves in AI—again. Just months after its $2.85 billion acquisition of Moveworks, the enterprise workflow giant has announced another strategic AI-focused purchase: Data.World, a cloud-native data catalog and governance platform.
While the financial details remain under wraps, Data.World was last valued at $350 million in its 2022 Series C funding round. The Austin-based startup, founded in 2015, had previously raised over $130 million from investors like Alumni Ventures, Prologis Ventures, and Shasta Ventures.
Why Data.World?
ServiceNow’s SVP of Data Analytics, Gaurav Rewari, told TechCrunch that the company was on the hunt for partners that could help businesses scale AI effectively. The key challenge? Making enterprise data "AI-ready."
"The path to agentic ‘AI heaven’ goes through some form of data hell," Rewari quipped.
Data.World’s metadata management and knowledge-based infrastructure stood out as a solution. Their platform helps enterprises organize, catalog, and govern vast amounts of data—critical for AI automation and agentic workflows.
"We looked at a bunch of companies and came away so impressed with what they had built," Rewari said. "Their approach to data governance could be an extremely important addition to our portfolio."
A Strategic AI Push
This acquisition follows ServiceNow’s March 2024 purchase of Moveworks, an AI-powered enterprise automation firm, for $2.85 billion. Both deals align with ServiceNow’s broader strategy to lead in agentic AI—where AI systems autonomously execute tasks.
As Philip Kirk, ServiceNow’s SVP of Corporate Business Development, put it earlier this year:
"It’s like playing three-dimensional chess—figuring out whether to build, buy, or partner. Our priority is making decisions that serve our customers long-term and differentiate us in enterprise automation."
What’s Next?
Once the deal closes, Data.World’s platform will be integrated into ServiceNow’s offerings, giving customers enhanced data governance tools to optimize AI performance.
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Correction (10:09 a.m. PT): An earlier version referred to Data.World as "Declan," an internal product name. This has been updated.
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JoseDavis
September 30, 2025 at 4:30:32 PM EDT
Encore une acquisition dans l'IA... ServiceNow ne lésine pas sur les moyens ! 💸 Est-ce que cette frénésie d'achats va réellement améliorer leurs solutions ou juste gonfler artificiellement leur valorisation ? À suivre...
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AndrewRamirez
September 24, 2025 at 6:31:28 AM EDT
ServiceNow est en train de devenir un véritable géant de l'IA 📈 ! Après Moveworks, maintenant Data.World... Je me demande s'ils ne risquent pas de trop se disperser. Dommage qu'ils n'aient pas communiqué sur le prix cette fois 😏
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BillyGarcía
August 23, 2025 at 5:01:16 AM EDT
ServiceNow's AI spree is wild! Snagging Data.World after Moveworks feels like they're building an AI empire. Excited to see how this boosts their workflow game, but is anyone else wondering if they're moving too fast? 🤔
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KennethWalker
August 19, 2025 at 1:00:59 AM EDT
ServiceNow's AI game is getting wild with this Data.World grab! 🤯 Curious how they’ll blend data governance with workflow automation—big potential or just another pricey buy?
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GeorgeMiller
August 1, 2025 at 2:08:50 AM EDT
ServiceNow's AI spree is wild! First Moveworks, now Data.World? They're building an AI empire, but I wonder if they can integrate all this tech smoothly. 🤔
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AlbertMiller
July 30, 2025 at 9:42:05 PM EDT
ServiceNow's AI spree is wild! Data.World after Moveworks? They’re building an empire, but I wonder if they’re biting off more than they can chew. Exciting times! 🚀
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ServiceNow Doubles Down on AI with Data.World Acquisition
ServiceNow is making big moves in AI—again. Just months after its $2.85 billion acquisition of Moveworks, the enterprise workflow giant has announced another strategic AI-focused purchase: Data.World, a cloud-native data catalog and governance platform.
While the financial details remain under wraps, Data.World was last valued at $350 million in its 2022 Series C funding round. The Austin-based startup, founded in 2015, had previously raised over $130 million from investors like Alumni Ventures, Prologis Ventures, and Shasta Ventures.
Why Data.World?
ServiceNow’s SVP of Data Analytics, Gaurav Rewari, told TechCrunch that the company was on the hunt for partners that could help businesses scale AI effectively. The key challenge? Making enterprise data "AI-ready."
"The path to agentic ‘AI heaven’ goes through some form of data hell," Rewari quipped.
Data.World’s metadata management and knowledge-based infrastructure stood out as a solution. Their platform helps enterprises organize, catalog, and govern vast amounts of data—critical for AI automation and agentic workflows.
"We looked at a bunch of companies and came away so impressed with what they had built," Rewari said. "Their approach to data governance could be an extremely important addition to our portfolio."
A Strategic AI Push
This acquisition follows ServiceNow’s March 2024 purchase of Moveworks, an AI-powered enterprise automation firm, for $2.85 billion. Both deals align with ServiceNow’s broader strategy to lead in agentic AI—where AI systems autonomously execute tasks.
As Philip Kirk, ServiceNow’s SVP of Corporate Business Development, put it earlier this year:
"It’s like playing three-dimensional chess—figuring out whether to build, buy, or partner. Our priority is making decisions that serve our customers long-term and differentiate us in enterprise automation."
What’s Next?
Once the deal closes, Data.World’s platform will be integrated into ServiceNow’s offerings, giving customers enhanced data governance tools to optimize AI performance.
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📢 TechCrunch Sessions: AI is coming to Berkeley, CA, on June 5!
🎟 Grab your ticket for just $292 (limited-time offer) and join industry leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cohere for expert talks, workshops, and networking.
🚀 Exhibit your AI startup to 1,200+ decision-makers—tables are selling fast!
Correction (10:09 a.m. PT): An earlier version referred to Data.World as "Declan," an internal product name. This has been updated.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:30:32 PM EDT
Encore une acquisition dans l'IA... ServiceNow ne lésine pas sur les moyens ! 💸 Est-ce que cette frénésie d'achats va réellement améliorer leurs solutions ou juste gonfler artificiellement leur valorisation ? À suivre...
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September 24, 2025 at 6:31:28 AM EDT
ServiceNow est en train de devenir un véritable géant de l'IA 📈 ! Après Moveworks, maintenant Data.World... Je me demande s'ils ne risquent pas de trop se disperser. Dommage qu'ils n'aient pas communiqué sur le prix cette fois 😏
0
August 23, 2025 at 5:01:16 AM EDT
ServiceNow's AI spree is wild! Snagging Data.World after Moveworks feels like they're building an AI empire. Excited to see how this boosts their workflow game, but is anyone else wondering if they're moving too fast? 🤔
0
August 19, 2025 at 1:00:59 AM EDT
ServiceNow's AI game is getting wild with this Data.World grab! 🤯 Curious how they’ll blend data governance with workflow automation—big potential or just another pricey buy?
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August 1, 2025 at 2:08:50 AM EDT
ServiceNow's AI spree is wild! First Moveworks, now Data.World? They're building an AI empire, but I wonder if they can integrate all this tech smoothly. 🤔
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July 30, 2025 at 9:42:05 PM EDT
ServiceNow's AI spree is wild! Data.World after Moveworks? They’re building an empire, but I wonder if they’re biting off more than they can chew. Exciting times! 🚀
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