In a strategic move to enhance its AI-driven productivity suite, Grammarly announced on Tuesday its acquisition of the email client Superhuman. While the financial details surrounding the acquisition were not disclosed by either party, the significance of this merger is already being recognized within the tech community.

Superhuman, an innovative email client known for its speed and efficiency, was founded by a trio of talented entrepreneurs: Rahul Vohra, Vivek Sodera, and Conrad Irwin. Over the years, the company has attracted considerable investment, raising over $114 million from prominent backers such as a16z, IVP, and Tiger Global. At its last funding round, Superhuman achieved a valuation of $825 million, as reported by the venture analytics firm Traxcn.

In a statement regarding the acquisition, Shishir Malhotra, CEO of Grammarly, expressed excitement about the potential of combining forces with Superhuman. He stated, “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.” This highlights Grammarly's commitment to enhancing user productivity through advanced technology.

Under the new arrangement, CEO Rahul Vohra and several key staff members from Superhuman will transition to Grammarly, marking a significant shift for both companies. Vohra emphasized the importance of email as a primary communication tool for billions worldwide, stating, “By joining forces with Grammarly, we will invest even more in the core Superhuman experience, as well as create a new way of working where AI agents collaborate across the communication tools that we all use every day.”

Recently, Superhuman has made strides in developing AI-powered features that enhance user experience in areas such as scheduling, crafting replies, and organizing emails. With this acquisition, Grammarly aims to leverage Superhuman’s technology to build advanced AI agents specifically designed for email applications, recognizing that email remains a top use case for its customers.

This acquisition follows Grammarly's recent growth initiatives, including last year’s acquisition of collaborative productivity software Coda. Following that deal, Shishir Malhotra was promoted to CEO, underscoring the company’s focus on expanding its leadership and innovation in the productivity space. Furthermore, in May, Grammarly successfully raised an impressive $1 billion from General Catalyst through a non-dilutive investment, allowing the company to retain equity while committing to repay the capital with a capped percentage of its revenue.