By Bobby Yazdani, Founder and Managing Partner of Cota Capital
When we led Savant Labs’ seed round nearly two years ago, it was because we saw a solution to a massive, persistent problem. Despite all the advancements in data analytics over the last decade, one thing remained painfully clear: it was still too hard for business professionals to get the answers they need, when they need them, from the data they rely on. Savant Labs is changing that, and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of their journey.
A major milestone
At the end of January, Savant announced an impressive $18.5 million Series A round led by Dell Technologies Capital, with participation from Cota Capital and other investors. This funding is a testament to the team’s vision and execution, and it will accelerate its mission to replace outdated, on-premise analytics tools with a secure, cloud-based AI platform built for the future.
What excites us most about Savant is how they’re addressing the real pain points that hold businesses back. Legacy tools like Alteryx, Excel, and Power Query have their place, but they’re simply not equipped to handle the speed, complexity, and security demands of today’s data-driven world. Savant’s Agentic AI platform changes the game by empowering analysts to access, prep, and analyze data—without relying on IT or writing a single line of code. It’s a game-changer for businesses that need to move fast and act on insights in real-time.
Transforming analytics for the modern enterprise
The results speak for themselves. Since launching in 2021, Savant has tripled revenue and new customers year over year. Companies like cybersecurity provider Armis are already seeing the transformative impact of Savant’s platform, using it to tackle their most complex data challenges and deliver precise insights at scale.
But what sets Savant apart is its focus on the end user. Savant understands that analysts are forward-thinking, yet they’re often stuck with tools that can’t keep up. Its platform eliminates bottlenecks, automates repetitive tasks, and enables secure collaboration across stakeholders—all while maintaining centralized governance. It’s exactly what the $25 billion-plus analytics market has been waiting for.
Driving real ROI across industries
The truth is that businesses waste billions on manual data tasks every year. Savant’s automation can change that. Just ask companies like Moogsoft, Million Dollar Baby, and Zynex Medical, which have all reported significant benefits using Savant’s platform, including 40% cost reductions and 500-plus hours saved monthly.
Savant’s impact isn’t limited to a single industry—it serves Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups across manufacturing, financial services, CPG, and technology. And the opportunity is huge. There are millions of data analysts in finance, tax, accounting, operations, sales, marketing, and HR departments who are still relying on manual spreadsheets or legacy platforms. These professionals—and the businesses they support—can benefit immensely from Savant’s analytics automation capabilities.
The future of data analytics is here
As an investor, it’s incredibly rewarding to see a team execute its vision with such clarity and determination. The Savant team’s deep technical expertise and commitment to transforming the analytics experience for analysts and enterprises make us bullish on their future. What’s even more exciting is that Savant continues to develop industry-first capabilities and workflows that are redefining the space.
And this is just the beginning. With this new funding, Savant is poised to scale its platform, expand its team, and meet the growing demand for secure, AI-driven analytics solutions. The gap in the market is clear, and Savant is rising to the occasion in a way legacy providers simply can’t.
Cota Capital is proud to be part of this journey, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for them. We believe the future of data analytics is here—and it’s powered by Savant.