Pendo Expands with AI Acquisition of Forwrd.ai

Deal News | Jul 08, 2025 | Thoma Bravo

Pendo, a leader in software experience management, has acquired Israeli startup Forwrd.ai, known for its no-code predictive analytics platform. This purchase is designed to enhance the Pendo platform with AI-driven insights, aiding go-to-market and product teams to make data-informed decisions without needing expert data scientists. The acquisition introduces 'Pendo Predict' which incorporates features like churn risk modeling, lead scoring, and expansion detection, enabling real-time actionable intelligence which is crucial in today's data-heavy enterprise environments. Pendo announced this strategic acquisition during its event in Munich, following a series of upgrades meant to bolster team productivity and revenue generation. Forwrd.ai's technology and its team, including founder Kobi Stok, will be integrated into Pendo's operations, continuing the mission to simplify predictive AI application across business operations.

Sectors

  • Software Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence

Geography

  • United States – Pendo is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is instrumental in software experience management across the country.
  • Israel – Forwrd.ai, the acquired company by Pendo, is an Israeli startup specializing in predictive analytics technology.

Industry

  • Software Technology – Pendo and Forwrd.ai operate within the Software Technology industry, focusing on software experience management and predictive analytics.
  • Artificial Intelligence – The acquisition highlights the use and integration of AI-powered predictive analytics into Pendo's platform, catering to enterprise clients.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    PendoAcquirerCompanyA software experience management platform that improves enterprise software interactions.
    Forwrd.aiTargetCompanyAn Israeli no-code predictive analytics platform founded by Kobi Stok.
    Thoma BravoInvestorCompanyA leading private equity firm with investments in Pendo.
    Kobi StokFounderPersonCEO and founder of Forwrd.ai, joined Pendo post-acquisition.