Grammarly Buys Superhuman to Strengthen AI Productivity Suite

Grammarly has acquired Superhuman, the sleek AI-powered email tool, as it steps up its push into workplace productivity.

The deal marks Grammarly’s second major acquisition, following its earlier purchase of Coda. Together, the tools aim to build a new generation of AI agents for daily professional use.

Superhuman Was Once a Hot Startup with a Waitlist

Founded in San Francisco, Superhuman gained buzz as an invite-only email app. In 2021, it was valued at $825 million. It now reports $35 million in annual revenue and supports a loyal base of high-efficiency users.

The company claimed its AI features helped users send and respond to 72% more emails every hour. AI-powered email composition usage also grew fivefold over the last year.

Grammarly’s AI Ambitions Go Beyond Grammar

The company, launched in 2005, has evolved far beyond grammar checks. Today, it serves over 40 million users daily and makes more than $700 million in annual revenue. Backed by recent funding of $1 billion from General Catalyst, it’s now focused on building a full productivity platform.

The Superhuman deal aligns with Grammarly’s larger vision to create a suite of AI agents that handle writing, analysis, and research—across emails, documents, and more.

Superhuman CEO Rahul Vohra Joins Grammarly

Rahul Vohra, who co-founded Superhuman, will join Grammarly’s leadership. Over 100 Superhuman employees will also transition to Grammarly.

Both companies confirmed that Superhuman will continue to operate as its own brand and product. Users can expect ongoing development and new features, especially around AI-powered workflows.

AI-Powered Agents Are the Future of Email and Work

Shashir Mehrotra, Grammarly’s CEO, believes email remains central to daily work. “Professionals spend something like three hours a day in their inboxes,” he told Reuters.

By integrating Grammarly’s AI agents directly into Superhuman, the team hopes to help users navigate information faster and respond more effectively. The broader goal includes syncing across calendars, tasks, and documents.

Facing Giants in a Crowded Market

With tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce investing heavily in AI, Grammarly and Superhuman face stiff competition. But with a focused user base and strong AI capabilities, the new partnership aims to carve a unique space in productivity tech.

The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed.

Source: Reuters