Confluent Invests US$200 Million to Expand Partner Ecosystem

Confluent, a pioneer in data streaming, has unveiled plans to invest US$200 million over the next three years to bolster the growth and global reach of its partner ecosystem. The move aims to support partners in embedding real-time data streaming into their offerings, unlocking new revenue streams and accelerating innovation.

The investment reflects Confluent’s ambition to equip businesses with the tools needed to operate in an increasingly AI-driven and real-time world. The partner network includes cloud service providers, independent software vendors, system integrators, and managed service providers.

AI’s Future Depends on Real-Time, ‘AI-Ready’ Data

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way organisations operate, but its success hinges on real-time, reliable data infrastructure. According to IDC’s July 2025 Perspective, “for organisations to fully realise the potential of artificial intelligence, they must first ensure they have ‘AI-ready’ data… more about building the foundational infrastructure, processes, and culture required to support AI initiatives at scale.”

Kamal Brar, Senior Vice President, Worldwide ISV and APAC at Confluent, emphasised the strategic significance of data streaming, stating:
“Data streaming is the lifeblood of AI and the foundation for the next wave of transformative applications. The opportunity ahead is massive, and we believe it will be defined by those who can move and build together. We invite technology leaders, integrators, and domain experts to join us in helping organisations harness real-time data to innovate faster, operate smarter, and stay ahead of the curve.”

Driving Innovation Through Partnerships

Confluent is working closely with its partners to help enterprises modernise legacy infrastructure, integrate disparate data systems, and scale applications that rely on real-time insight. The new funding will support several key initiatives:

• Development of new data streaming products and services – Confluent will support partners in embedding its platform into their solutions to create fresh, revenue-generating opportunities.

• Co-developed solutions and go-to-market strategies – Joint efforts to build and promote real-time use cases will help meet growing demand across industries.

• Deeper platform integrations – The investment will also support the creation of native integrations, streamlining how businesses interact with real-time data across the broader ecosystem.

The announcement follows a year of momentum in Confluent’s partner activity, including an expanded collaboration with Infosys, strategic alliances with EY, Databricks, and Jio Platforms, and new regional engagements such as the OEM programme partnership with sccc by stc, and targeted investments in system integrators Onibex and Psyncopate.

Confluent’s renewed commitment to its partner network is designed to unlock further value from real-time data and reinforce its mission to put the world’s data in motion.