HCLSoftware to Acquire AI Data Analyst Startup Wobby for EUR 4.5 million
HCLSoftware, the software business division of HCLTech, has announced its intent to acquire Wobby, an early-stage startup providing AI Data Analyst ‘Agents’ for data warehouses, based in Antwerp, Belgium. The acquisition is expected to close by February 2026 and will cost EUR 4.5 million, with EUR 3.0 million at Closing and EUR 0.75 million each, at the first and second anniversary of Closing. Wobby provides AI data analyst agents that enable users to query complex datasets through a natural language interface and receive actionable insights instantly. The solution is powered by a proprietary semantic layer and agentic architecture that interprets business context, automates complex workflows, and delivers high-quality analytical output at scale.
Key Highlights
- HCLSoftware to acquire Wobby, an early-stage startup providing AI Data Analyst ‘Agents’ for data warehouses, for EUR 4.5 million.
- The acquisition is expected to close by February 2026.
- Wobby provides AI data analyst agents that enable users to query complex datasets through a natural language interface.
- The solution is powered by a proprietary semantic layer and agentic architecture.
- The acquisition will further enable HCLSoftware’s Data & AI division (Actian) to interact with raw data and get fast and accurate business insights on demand.