Freshworks acquires Robusta Dev for an undisclosed amount
The enterprise software provider absorbs the Israeli startup's automated root-cause analysis agents into its operational suite.
Freshworks has acquired Robusta Dev, an Israel-based developer of automated infrastructure monitoring agents, for an undisclosed amount, according to an Inc42 report published on Oct. 29 [1].
Robusta Dev builds AI agents designed to evaluate IT infrastructure telemetry, operational data, and system configuration modifications in order to pinpoint the origins of operational outages [1]. The startup was established by co-founders Natan Yellin and Arik Alon [1]. Commenting on the transaction, Yellin noted that joining Freshworks provides the team with "the scale and platform" needed to expand their technology [1].
The transaction brings Robusta Dev's diagnostic agents directly into the broader IT operations product suite offered by Freshworks [1]. Enterprise software maker Freshworks, founded by Girish Mathrubootham and Shanmugam Krishnasamy, previously reported a net loss of $4.8 million for the first quarter of 2026 [1]. Financial terms and closing conditions surrounding the acquisition were not disclosed [1].
Questions and answers
How much did Freshworks pay to acquire Robusta Dev?
The acquisition price was not disclosed by either party.
What product does Robusta Dev offer?
Robusta Dev creates AI agents that analyze infrastructure logs, monitoring signals, and configuration updates to identify the causes of system outages.
Who founded Robusta Dev?
Robusta Dev was established by Natan Yellin and Arik Alon.
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Sources
- 1.Freshworks Acquires AI Startup Robusta To Strengthen IT Operations Platform — Inc42, Oct 29, 2026