Automation Anywhere to Acquire Voice AI Firm Boost.ai, Its Second AI Deal in a Year

What happened

Automation Anywhere announced on October 7 that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Boost.ai. Backed by Nordic Capital, the deal is expected to close in Q4 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.

This is Automation Anywhere's second AI acquisition within a year, following its purchase of AI service-management firm Aisera in late 2025. Both deals fall under its “Autonomous Enterprise” vision: CEO Mihir Shukla says business units could reach up to 80% autonomous or AI-assisted operations.

Key facts

1. Timing: : announced Oct 7, 2026; closing expected in Q4
2. Target: : Boost.ai, backed by Nordic Capital, focused on conversational and voice AI
3. Customers: : hundreds of enterprise clients in regulated industries — finance, telecom, insurance
4. Product stats: : claims over 90% resolution rate in production, 36+ languages supported
5. Pace: : second AI acquisition in a year, after Aisera in late 2025