Databricks, a prominent player in the Data and AI landscape based in San Francisco, California, has announced its intention to acquire Neon, a company specializing in serverless Postgres solutions. The financial details of this acquisition remain undisclosed, pending customary closing conditions and any necessary regulatory approvals.
Strategic Vision
Ali Ghodsi, Co-Founder and CEO of Databricks, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “By bringing Neon into Databricks, we’re giving developers a serverless Postgres that can keep up with agentic speed, pay-as-you-go economics and the openness of the Postgres community.” This strategic move aims to enhance the capabilities of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, enabling developers and enterprise teams to construct and deploy AI-driven systems more efficiently.
Upon completion of the transaction, the Neon team, known for their deep expertise and commitment to their community, will integrate into Databricks. This transition is expected to foster innovation and bolster the developer experience for both existing and new Neon customers and partners.
About Neon
Founded in 2021 and led by CEO Nikita Shamgunov, Neon has carved a niche in providing a serverless Postgres platform that empowers developers to create reliable and scalable applications swiftly. This capability spans a wide range of use cases, from personal projects to startups and large enterprises.
Databricks, which currently supports over 10,000 organizations globally—including notable names such as Block, Comcast, Condé Nast, Rivian, and Shell—continues to expand its influence in the data ecosystem, with over 60% of the Fortune 500 relying on its services.
