Astronomer Expands Its EMEA Operations with New London Office Opening

On May 8, 2025, Astronomer, the innovative company behind the popular DataOps platform known as Astro, revealed the inauguration of a new office in London, marking a significant step in its expansion across the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) region. This move is aimed at enhancing Astronomer's support for its growing customer base and tapping into the increasing demand for advanced data orchestration services powered by Apache Airflow®.

The launch of the London office comes on the heels of a successful year for Astronomer, highlighted by the substantial release of Apache Airflow® 3.0, which has generated considerable excitement and customer momentum. In 2024 alone, Airflow was downloaded an astonishing 324 million times, showcasing its status as the go-to standard for data orchestration in various sectors. With over 21,000 organizations in EMEA relying on Airflow for their data management needs, the timing of this office opening is crucial as the region has been identified as one of the most robust markets for Airflow's capabilities.

Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, expressed enthusiasm about the company's commitment to the EMEA region, stating, "In today's AI era, the organizations that succeed are those that can rely on trustworthy, fresh data delivered consistently. Our unified DataOps platform empowers teams to build, run, and observe mission-critical data workflows at enterprise scale." Byron emphasized the high standards for data practices in EMEA and how Astronomer plans to double down on investments to meet global demand.

Astronomer's growth in EMEA is evident through impressive metrics: a staggering 105% year-over-year annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth, a clientele of more than 190 customers, and over 941 million annualized task runs, which account for 34% of global operations. This rapid expansion is further supported by a recent $93 million Series D funding round, underscoring the strong investor confidence in Astronomer's vision and market potential.

A critical aspect of Astronomer's mission is to assist financial institutions in achieving compliance with regulations such as the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). The comprehensive DataOps platform, Astro, is designed to ensure data accuracy, availability, and reliability, which are essential for regulatory reporting and decision-making. By integrating robust security measures, Astronomer enhances its platform's ability to support organizations in meeting DORA requirements, thereby reinforcing operational resilience.

As Phil Duggan, EMEA Regional Vice President at Astronomer, noted, "Businesses are seeking solutions that boost operational agility, enhance data product reliability, and accelerate development cycles—all while maintaining cost efficiency." He illustrated how the company is well-positioned to meet these needs while helping organizations transition their AI initiatives from development into full production.

To celebrate the launch of Airflow 3.0 and to engage with the community further, Astronomer is hosting a series of free Astronomer Roadshows, with the next being held in London on May 21, 2025. Participants will receive an in-depth exploration of the new features, including DAG versioning, backfill management, and advanced support for AI and ML workloads.

As the demand for reliable data utilization continues to surge across sectors, Astronomer's strategic investments in EMEA promise to pave the way for enhanced operational efforts in data management, thereby fortifying the capabilities of businesses aiming to leverage AI and data analytics.

Astronomer continues on its journey to empower data teams worldwide, helping them unlock the potential of their data to drive strategic insights and foster innovation in various fields. For further details on the upcoming events or Astronomer's services, interested individuals can visit Astronomer’s official website.