Sierra has acquired Fragment, adding a Y Combinator-backed company focused on integrating artificial intelligence into business workflows, as the firm continues a series of recent acquisitions.
Acquisition Details And Team Integration
Sierra announced the deal on Thursday, confirming that Fragment co-founders Olivier Moindrot and Guillaume Genthial will join its team. In a blog post, Sierra co-founders Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor stated that the two founders will contribute to expanding the company’s agent development efforts in France. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. According to PitchBook, Fragment previously raised about $2 million in seed funding.
Third Acquisition In Recent Weeks
The purchase marks Sierra’s third publicly announced acquisition. In late March, the company acquired Opera Tech, an enterprise AI solutions provider based in Japan, along with Receptive AI, a company focused on voice-based agents. Both deals were disclosed during the same period.
Company Background And Leadership
Taylor, who also serves as chairman of OpenAI, co-founded Sierra with Bavor after stepping down as co-chief executive of Salesforce in early 2023. The company focuses on developing AI-driven customer service agents for enterprise use.
Funding, Valuation, And Customer Base
Sierra reports that it has raised more than $630 million in total funding from investors including Sequoia Capital and Benchmark, reaching a valuation of $10 billion. Its customer base includes companies such as Casper, Clear, and Brex.
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