Snowflake has made a significant move in the data management landscape by acquiring Crunchy Data, a company renowned for its enterprise PostgreSQL solutions. This strategic acquisition was unveiled during the Snowflake Summit 2025 held in San Francisco, marking a pivotal moment for both organizations. With PostgreSQL commanding a remarkable 49 percent market share among developers, it stands as the most favored database choice. The integration of Crunchy Data into Snowflake’s offerings is a direct response to the escalating demand for robust, enterprise-grade PostgreSQL solutions tailored for AI applications.
The introduction of Snowflake Postgres aims to streamline the development and deployment of AI agents and applications. Crunchy Data’s extensive experience in delivering PostgreSQL solutions, particularly for regulated sectors such as federal agencies and financial institutions, positions Snowflake to better serve its clientele in these critical areas.
Enterprise-grade PostgreSQL
Crunchy Data’s expertise lies in crafting enterprise-ready PostgreSQL solutions with a strong emphasis on security and compliance. Their technology is FedRAMP compliant, a crucial requirement for securing government contracts in the United States.
Paul Laurence, co-founder of Crunchy Data, expressed enthusiasm about the merger, stating that their technology is designed to support the entire lifecycle of enterprise workloads. “We’re excited to join forces with Snowflake to provide their customers who already rely on Postgres the ability to run mission-critical regulated workloads with increased confidence and security on the Snowflake platform,” he remarked.
The new PostgreSQL capabilities will enhance Snowflake Unistore, which integrates transactional and analytical data within a single database environment. Snowflake Postgres is specifically engineered for transactional applications that necessitate PostgreSQL compatibility.
Snowflake Postgres is set to enter private preview shortly, with the finalization of the acquisition pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
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