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    Automation AnywhereBoost.ai acquisition agreementFunding & Deals

    Automation Anywhere signs a deal to acquire voice AI company Boost.ai

    Automation Anywhere says it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Boost.ai from Nordic Capital. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions; terms were not disclosed. The companies plan to connect Boost.ai conversations to Automation Anywhere workflows, but a combined integration is not yet live from this announcement.

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