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ServiceNow bets $40 million on Indian banking software specialist to expand its financial services push
ServiceNow's investment gives BusinessNext a strategic partner to expand its AI-powered banking software globally.
TL;DR
- ServiceNow invested $40 million in BusinessNext, valuing the Indian firm at $700 million and taking a 5% stake.
- The partnership will give BusinessNext access to ServiceNow's global sales network to expand their AI offerings in financial services.
- BusinessNext, based in Noida, serves over 70 banks globally and generated approximately $32 million in revenue in its last financial year.
- The deal allows BusinessNext to leverage ServiceNow's sales infrastructure for expansion into new markets.
- BusinessNext's software automates customer-facing banking workflows, complementing ServiceNow's strength in back-office automation.
- BusinessNext's platform is built on AI agents designed for autonomous banking, with a focus on keeping sensitive customer data private.
- This investment aligns with ServiceNow's strategy to expand its enterprise software portfolio through partnerships with AI-focused companies.