- 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.
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 key personnel to Google, impacting the startup's team and future direction.