ServiceNow invests $40 million in BusinessNext to expand AI banking software

First recorded July 23, 2026 · Latest coverage July 23, 2026 · 1 source

ServiceNow has made a $40 million strategic investment in Indian banking software company BusinessNext, according to TechCrunch. The deal is framed as a way to deepen ServiceNow's push into financial services and help BusinessNext expand its AI-powered banking software internationally.

Why it matters: The investment signals that large enterprise software vendors see AI-enabled vertical software for financial services as strategically important, not just generic horizontal copilots. It also gives BusinessNext a major distribution and credibility partner as banks look for automation and customer-service tools tailored to regulated workflows.

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• ServiceNow bets $40 million on Indian banking software specialist to expand its financial services push TechCrunch · July 23, 2026