Astronomer’s $93M raise underscores a new reality: Orchestration is king in AI infrastructure

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Astronomer, the company behind the Apache Airflow-powered data orchestration platform Astro, has secured $93 million in Series D funding as enterprises increasingly seek to operationalize AI initiatives through better management of their data pipelines. The funding round was led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from Salesforce Ventures and existing investors including Insight, Meritech, and Venrock. Bosch Ventures is also seeking to participate in the round, reflecting industrial interest in the technology. In an exclusive interview with VentureBeat, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron explained that the company will use the funding to expedite research and development efforts and expand its global footprint, particularly in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. “For us, this is just a step along the way,” Byron said. “We want to build something awesome her ... Read full article.