OpenAI acquires Rockset to enhance data capabilities
Monday, July 15, 2024
Brittany Hainzinger |
OpenAI acquired Rockset, the real-time analytics for databases company, for nearly $200 million. This strategic move to enhance AI capabilities has sparked significant attention and optimism among influencers on the social media.
OpenAI has acquired Rockset, a company that specializes in real-time analytics databases, for almost $200 million. The acquisition has drawn attention and various reactions from influencers on the social media platform "X", revealing the Social Media Analytics Platform of GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
OpenAI acquires Rockset, the real-time analytics database company
Smitarani Tripathy, Social Media Analyst at GlobalData, comments: "Influencers recognize OpenAI's acquisition of Rockset as a prudent strategic move that equips it to enhance AI models with real-time data processing capabilities. They believe this strategy positions OpenAI as a leader in innovation, marking a transformative step with the potential to unlock limitless opportunities. The influencers are optimistic about the merger, viewing it as a major advancement that could revolutionize AI-driven solutions, as this merger will greatly expand OpenAI's capabilities and opportunities. At the same time, others see it as a positive development for Rockset, solidifying its market presence."
Below are a few popular influencer opinions captured by GlobalData’s social media analytics platform:
Sarabjeet Johal, Technology Analyst and GTM Strategist: "@OpenAI acquires @RocksetCloud! Congratulations to @GreylockVC and Rockset teams on a noticeable exit! Great pairing! Rockset enables businesses to leverage increasingly large and complex data sources. I have geeked out few times at their annual conference in Bay Area! A note…..."
Muji, Founder of Hypergrowth: "OpenAI acquired Rockset over the weekend. This embeds a data processing and hybrid search layer (vector db plus text and geospatial search) into the AI. Rockset competes with $ESTC $CFLT and analytics dbs like ClickHouse and Imply/Druid."
Matt Turck, Managing Director at FirstMark: "OpenAI acquiring Rockset (for 9 figures in stock) points to consolidation and exit path in data/AI Just one problem - Potential acquirers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Databricks, Snowflake, maybe Microsoft, couple others Startups that would like to be acquired:"
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