Databricks buys Row Zero and is scouting for more startups to acquire

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What happened

Databricks has brought cloud spreadsheet startup Row Zero, adding yet another acquisition to its 2026 shopping spree.

Key facts

  • Databricks has brought cloud spreadsheet startup Row Zero, adding yet another acquisition to its 2026 shopping spree.
  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:07:55 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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