Cognition acquires Windsurf after key employees hired by Google
Cognition, the creator of the AI coding agent Devin, has acquired Windsurf shortly after Google hired Windsurf’s CEO, co-founder, and research leaders in a $2.4 billion reverse-acquihire deal. The acquisition of Windsurf by Cognition follows the departure of…
- Cognition, the creator of the AI coding agent Devin, has acquired Windsurf shortly after Google hired Windsurf’s CEO, co-founder, and research leaders in a $2.4 billion reverse-acquihire deal.
- The acquisition of Windsurf by Cognition follows the departure of key personnel to Google, impacting the startup’s team and future direction.