LakeFusion, an AI-native Master Data Management platform designed for the Databricks Lakehouse, has raised a Seed funding round led by Carbide Ventures. The Austin-based company is positioning itself at the center of a rapidly transforming MDM category as enterprises accelerate their adoption of AI and seek more intelligent, scalable, and cloud-native data infrastructure.
The company’s platform is built to unify critical enterprise data across domains by integrating automation and AI directly into the MDM workflow. With its native alignment with the Databricks Lakehouse, LakeFusion aims to help organizations deliver trusted, high-quality data that supports analytics and AI initiatives at scale.
The funding will support LakeFusion’s expansion into sectors where unified and reliable data is central to operational performance and innovation, including healthcare, financial services, and real estate. Industry analysts observe that MDM is undergoing a shift shaped by AI adoption, modern data ecosystems, and a growing demand for cloud-first solutions. LakeFusion is emerging as part of the next wave of providers addressing these enterprise needs.
Investors note that companies racing to deploy AI are simultaneously rethinking how MDM should operate, emphasizing speed, intelligence, and scalability. LakeFusion’s platform addresses these trends by modernizing how organizations manage and activate their core data assets.
The company describes its broader mission as enabling enterprises to bring together key data domains such as patients, providers, properties, products, and other foundational records in a unified and AI-ready environment.
KEY QUOTES:
“Legacy MDM platforms were not built for today’s AI-driven world. Our platform brings intelligence, scalability, and simplicity to enterprise data, helping organizations unlock the full potential of the Lakehouse. This investment validates our vision and strengthens our ability to serve customers across industries.”
Vikas Punna, Founder & CEO, LakeFusion
“Master Data Management is becoming increasingly vital as companies race to leverage AI. At the same time, AI is transforming how MDM itself is done—faster, smarter, and at scale. We’re excited about LakeFusion because they’re leading this evolution.”
Pankaj Tibrewal, Partner, Carbide Ventures
