Soda Data

Soda Data

Machine learning–driven data quality observability platform

Overview

Soda.io is a SaaS platform for data monitoring and observability that helps organizations keep their data accurate and trustworthy. Its core product uses machine learning to detect anomalies in data and automate quality checks, giving real-time alerts and dashboards to monitor data integrity across data pipelines. The platform operates on a subscription model with multiple tiers and a free 45-day trial to attract customers. Soda.io differentiates itself by focusing specifically on data quality and observability (not application performance) with ML-driven anomaly detection and comprehensive dashboards, serving a global enterprise and B2B clientele. The company’s goal is to help enterprises maintain high data reliability so business decisions are based on trustworthy data.

About Soda Data

Simplify's Rating
Why Soda Data is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$30.3M

Headquarters

City of Brussels, Belgium

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 2024 Soda raised $14 million and expanded U.S. hiring after self-sufficiency.
  • Soda's 2026 launch adds metrics observability, collaborative data contracts, and public pricing.
  • Its free tier and no-seat pricing should accelerate adoption among developers and smaller teams.

What critics are saying

  • Monte Carlo's 2026 credit tiers and Bigeye's observability suite intensify category competition.
  • June 2025 open-source acquisition strategy risks community backlash if NannyML loses independence.
  • If New York expansion stalls, Soda remains a niche Brussels vendor against platform incumbents.

What makes Soda Data unique

  • June 2025 NannyML acquisition extends Soda from data quality into AI monitoring.
  • September 2026 Soda Core v4 makes data contracts the default rule system.
  • August 2026 transparent pricing and free forever tier reduce buying friction for teams.

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Funding

Total Funding

$30.3M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

10%
Brown Brothers Media
Jun 9th, 2025
Soda Acquires NannyML for AI Monitoring

Belgium’s Soda has acquired NannyML, integrating its AI monitoring technology into Soda's data quality platform. This acquisition aims to enhance data quality workflows by detecting issues earlier and reducing false alerts. NannyML, founded by Hakim Elakhrass, Wiljan Cools, and Wojtek Kuberski, offers an open-source tool for AI system monitoring. Soda's CEO, Maarten Masschelein, highlights this as a strategic move towards providing comprehensive data observability and AI infrastructure.

Brown Brothers Media
Jun 9th, 2025
Belgium's Soda acquires NannyML to help companies spot AI and data problems earlier

Brussels-based Soda, a data quality and observability platform, has acquired Leuven's NannyML, a company focused on AI monitoring and observability.

Techzine
Jul 11th, 2024
Soda raises $14M for global expansion

Belgian data quality platform Soda raised $14 million in a recent investment round to support its international expansion, particularly in the U.S. market. The funding will help build out the New York office and expand AI functionalities in the platform. CEO Maarten Masschelein highlighted that Soda achieved financial self-sufficiency without offboarding team members and aims to capitalize on the growing investment in AI.

EU-Startups
Jul 11th, 2024
Brussels-based Soda snaps €12.9 million to expand its data quality platform in the US

Brussels-based Soda snaps €12.9 million to expand its data quality platform in the US.

EU-Startups
Jul 11th, 2024
Brussels-based Soda snaps €12.9 million to expand its data quality platform in the US | EU-Startups

Soda, an AI-enabled data quality company, announced it has successfully added a further €12.9 million investment from strategic partners and existing

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