HCLTech arm to acquire Belgian AI startup Wobby for enhanced data analyst capabilities

IT services company HCLTech Ltd on Monday (December 22) announced that its software business division HCLSoftware announced its intent to acquire Wobby, an early-stage startup based in Antwerp, Belgium, that provides AI data analyst 'agents’ for data warehouses.

The acquisition aims to accelerate clients’ value realisation from generative AI by adding AI data analyst capabilities. Wobby’s AI Data Analyst Agents enable users to query complex datasets through a natural language interface and receive

actionable insights instantly.

The solution uses a proprietary semantic layer and agentic architecture to interpret business context, automate complex workflows, and deliver high-quality analytical output at scale.

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HCLSoftware's Data & AI division, Actian, has seen increased demand for its metadata management, data catalogue, and data governance solutions, showing strong growth over the last five years, driven by enterprise data management solutions.

The addition of agentic AI data analyst capabilities is expected to further enhance the knowledge graph functionalities of the Actian data intelligence platform.

"Customers want self-service analytics with AI-driven insights that they can trust. With Wobby, Actian provides LLM-powered natural-language analytics on a unified, governed semantic layer, enabling self-service analytics that deliver context-rich, accurate insights and a foundation for scaling GenAI initiatives with confidence," said Marc Poěer, CEO, Actian, & Portfolio General Manager of HCLSoftware’s Data & AI division.

“Wobby is reinventing how teams do business intelligence by building AI agents that not only answer questions, but also are evolving toward proactive analytics by sharing automated insights. Combining Wobby’s capabilities with Actian data intelligence platform will offer customers a differentiated approach to data management," said Amra Dorjbayar, CEO and Co-Founder, Wobby.

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The acquisition is expected to close by February 2026.

Shares of HCL Technologies Ltd ended at ₹1,665, up by ₹1.38, or 22.60%, on the BSE today, December 22.