HCLSoftware, the software division of HCLTech, is acquiring Antwerp-based startup Wobby for $5.2 million in an all-cash deal. The move strengthens HCL’s push into Agentic AI — systems that don’t just respond, but reason and act inside enterprise workflows.
Wobby builds AI data analyst agents that let users ask complex questions in plain language and get instant, actionable insights. The platform relies on a proprietary semantic layer and agentic architecture that understands business context, automates analytical workflows, and delivers reliable results at scale. This fits neatly into HCL’s Actian Data Intelligence Platform, especially across metadata management, data catalogs, and governance.
The deal is expected to close by February 2026. According to HCL, the goal is simple: make raw enterprise data easier to explore, trust, and use — without technical friction. Actian CEO Marc Potter says customers want self-service analytics they can rely on, and Wobby brings exactly that foundation.
The acquisition comes shortly after HCLTech’s $160 million purchase of HPE’s Telco Solutions business, signaling a dual strategy: targeted GenAI innovation on one side, large-scale infrastructure dominance on the other.
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