AIBusinessSoftware

Dbt Labs and Fivetran Merge to Form Open Data Infrastructure Powerhouse

The merger combines Fivetran’s data movement capabilities with dbt Labs’ transformation technology. The new entity aims to provide open data infrastructure supporting both analytics and AI workloads while maintaining dbt Core as open-source.

Major Data Industry Merger Creates New Contender

In a significant consolidation move within the data technology sector, Fivetran and dbt Labs have announced plans to merge, creating a combined entity approaching $600 million in annual recurring revenue, according to company statements. The merger brings together Fivetran’s automated data movement platform with dbt Labs’ data transformation technology to form what executives are calling “open data infrastructure” for analytics and AI workflows.

BusinessInnovationStartups

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Final Round to Feature Elite VC Judges for Startup Battlefield

The final round of Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will be judged by some of venture capital’s most influential figures. These industry leaders will determine which startup wins the $100,000 equity-free prize in one of the year’s most anticipated pitch competitions.

Elite Venture Capitalists to Determine Startup Battlefield Champion

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is set to feature an all-star panel of venture capital leaders as judges for the Startup Battlefield 200 finals, according to event organizers. The competition, scheduled for October 27-29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, will see finalists competing for a $100,000 equity-free prize before what sources indicate are some of the industry’s most respected investors.

BusinessManufacturing

Strategic Manufacturing Moves: Global Expansion, Acquisitions Fuel Industry Growth

Major manufacturing companies are making strategic moves to strengthen their market positions. From Caracol’s $4 billion international expansion to Nidec’s Arkansas facility investment, industry leaders are pursuing growth through multiple channels.

Manufacturing Sector Embraces Diverse Growth Strategies

The manufacturing industry is witnessing significant strategic movements as companies pursue growth through acquisitions, funding rounds, and operational expansions. According to recent reports, manufacturers are employing varied approaches to strengthen their market positions and technological capabilities.