What Comes Next
The deal is anticipated to close in the second half of the year, pending standard closing conditions, shareholder consent, and regulatory approvals. It’s a high-stakes move, one that could redefine the AI and database infrastructure landscape.
The legal brains behind the deal include Ian Nussbaum and Charles Ruck of Latham & Watkins for Haveli, and Rezwan Pavri, Marty Korman, Doug Schnell, and Ross Tanaka of Wilson Sonsini for Couchbase.
As data continues to fuel the engine of AI, Haveli’s bet on Couchbase signals a tectonic shift—one that reaffirms the old adage: in the digital gold rush, it’s not just about miners; it’s about who controls the picks and shovels.
