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Automation Anywhere to buy Norway's Boost.ai from Nordic Capital

The agentic automation group adds customer-facing conversational and voice AI built for banks, telecoms and insurers

M&A News deals deskTechnology / Conversational AI software · Europe, Nordics7 Oct 2026

Automation Anywhere said on 7 October 2026 that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Boost.ai, a Norwegian conversational and voice AI company, from private equity firm Nordic Capital. Terms were not disclosed.

Why Automation Anywhere, Inc. is buying Boost.ai

Automation Anywhere said Boost.ai would extend its platform from employee service to customer-facing conversational and voice AI, linking front-office customer conversations to middle- and back-office execution as part of its 'Autonomous Enterprise' strategy. It is the company's second AI acquisition in about a year, after Aisera in late 2025.

Deal terms and financing

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Regulatory approvals and timing

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

Market context

Founded in Norway in 2016, Boost.ai focuses on financial services, telecommunications, insurance and other regulated industries and serves hundreds of customer organisations. Nordic Capital said the company expanded beyond the Nordics into the rest of Europe and North America during its ownership.

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