Grammarly acquires AI email client Superhuman

In a strategic move to enhance its productivity suite, Grammarly has announced the acquisition of the innovative email client Superhuman. The details surrounding the financial terms of the agreement remain undisclosed, yet the acquisition marks a significant step forward for Grammarly. Founded by Rahul Vohra, Vivek Sodera, and Conrad Irwin, Superhuman has made waves in the email sector, securing over $114 million in funding from notable investors such as a16z, IVP, and Tiger Global. The company's last valuation stood at an impressive $825 million, as reported by venture analytics firm Traxcn. Shishir Malhotra, CEO of Grammarly, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, "With Superhuman, we can deliver that future to millions more professionals while giving our existing users another surface for agent collaboration that simply doesn’t exist anywhere else. Email isn’t just another app; it’s where professionals spend significant portions of their day, and it’s the perfect staging ground for orchestrating multiple AI agents simultaneously." As part of the transition, CEO Vohra and other key personnel from Superhuman will be integrating into Grammarly. Vohra highlighted the importance of email as a primary communication tool for billions globally, emphasizing that by partnering with Grammarly, they aim to enhance the Superhuman experience and foster a new collaborative environment where AI agents work across various communication platforms. Recently, Superhuman has rolled out AI-enhanced features focusing on scheduling, replies, and email categorization. Grammarly's goal is to leverage Superhuman's technology to develop advanced AI agents specifically tailored for email use. This acquisition follows Grammarly's earlier purchase of collaborative productivity software Coda, which resulted in Malhotra's promotion to CEO. Additionally, in May of last year, Grammarly secured $1 billion from General Catalyst in a unique non-dilutive investment, allowing the company to utilize the funds while retaining equity, with plans to repay based on a capped percentage of generated revenue.