Informatica had total annual recurring revenue of $1.75 billion in September 2025. The EU Data Act has applied since 12 September 2025.
Why this market is moving now
- Salesforce completed its purchase of Informatica on 18 November 2025, bringing data catalog, governance and privacy tools into a large business software platform.
- At Informatica, cloud subscription ARR rose 29.5% to $968.6 million in the year to September 2025, against 3.9% growth in total ARR.
- Connected products placed on the EU market after 12 September 2026 must give users access to the data they generate.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| In May 2025 Salesforce agreed to buy Informatica, a maker of data catalog, governance, quality and privacy software, for about $8 billion in equity value. | 8 billion USD equity value | 2025 | |
| Salesforce completed its acquisition of Informatica on 18 November 2025. | 18 November 2025 completion date | 2025 | |
| Informatica's total annual recurring revenue grew 3.9% year on year to $1.75 billion at 30 September 2025. | 1.75 billion USD total ARR | 2025 | |
| Informatica's cloud subscription annual recurring revenue grew 29.5% year on year to $968.6 million at 30 September 2025. | 968.6 million USD cloud subscription ARR | 2025 | |
| Informatica's total revenue rose 3% to $1.64 billion in 2024. | 1.64 billion USD revenue | 2024 | |
| Informatica had over 5,100 customers in about 100 countries and territories at the end of 2024. | 5,100 customers | 2024 | |
| Collibra, a data and AI governance software company, serves more than 700 customers, including 78 of the Fortune 500. | 700 customers | 2026 | |
| OneTrust, a privacy, data and AI governance software company, has 2,000 employees and 13 global offices. | 2,000 employees | 2026 | |
| The EU Data Act has applied since 12 September 2025. | 12 September 2025 application date | 2025 | |
| Under the EU Data Act, connected products placed on the EU market after 12 September 2026 must be designed so users can access the data they generate. | 12 September 2026 date after which new connected products must comply with Article 3(1) | 2026 |
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Companies to watch
Informatica (Salesforce)
Data management and governance software maker with total ARR of $1.75 billion at 30 September 2025; now part of Salesforce.
Salesforce
Business software group that bought Informatica for about $8 billion in equity value.
Collibra
Data and AI governance software company with more than 700 customers, including 78 of the Fortune 500.
OneTrust
Privacy, data and AI governance software company with 2,000 employees and 13 global offices.
Alation
Data catalog software company that sells data and AI governance tools to enterprises (
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global data governance software market?
No verified world market total is listed here. One large recent deal was Salesforce's purchase of Informatica for about $8 billion in equity value, completed on 18 November 2025. Informatica had total ARR of $1.75 billion in September 2025.
Who are the largest data governance software companies?
Major vendors include Informatica, which had 2024 revenue of $1.64 billion and over 5,100 customers in about 100 countries. Collibra serves more than 700 customers. OneTrust has 2,000 employees.
How fast is cloud data governance software growing?
Informatica's cloud subscription ARR grew 29.5% year on year to $968.6 million at 30 September 2025, while its total ARR grew 3.9% to $1.75 billion.
Who bought Informatica and when?
Salesforce agreed in May 2025 to acquire Informatica for about $8 billion in equity value. The deal closed on 18 November 2025.
What data rules apply to connected products?
The EU Data Act has applied since 12 September 2025. Connected products placed on the EU market after 12 September 2026 must be designed so users can access the data they generate.
Do large companies use data governance software?
Yes. Collibra serves more than 700 customers, including 78 of the Fortune 500. Informatica had over 5,100 customers in about 100 countries and territories at the end of 2024.
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