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Astronomer’s $93M raise underscores a new reality: Orchestration is king in AI infrastructure
- Astronomer has raised $93 million in Series D funding to enhance their data orchestration platform Astro, powered by Apache Airflow.
- The funding round was led by Bain Capital Ventures and included participation from Salesforce Ventures and existing investors like Insight and Venrock.
- Astronomer plans to use the funding to accelerate research and development and expand globally, with a focus on Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Data orchestration plays a crucial role in overcoming the 'AI implementation gap' in deploying AI initiatives effectively across enterprises.
- Astronomer's platform, Astro, based on Apache Airflow, is recognized for its role in orchestrating complex data workflows across various systems.
- The company's growth signifies a shift in enterprises' perception of data orchestration from backend infrastructure to a mission-critical technology enabling AI innovation.
- Enterprises like Ford Motor Company use Astronomer's platform for AI operations, leveraging its orchestration capabilities for tasks like autonomous driving systems and machine learning operations.
- Astronomer's emphasis on scalable orchestration and automation has led to significant customer expansion and adoption rates for their platform in AI and machine learning applications.
- The company's recent announcements include the general availability of Airflow 3.0, introducing features tailored for AI workloads and expanding industry partnerships.
- Astronomer aims to redefine enterprise data operations by moving towards 'unified DataOps,' integrating observability, quality management, and governance into a single platform.
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