Cognition, maker of AI coding agent Devin, acquires Windsurf
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Cognition swiftly snapped up the remnants of Windsurf. The deal highlights the essential role of data in AI advancement.
Cognition CEO Scott Wu and interim Windsurf CEO Jeff Wang said they would start by integrating the AI-powered engineer Devin into Windsurf.
In a surprising move, Cognition– the makers of autonomous coding tool Devin— acquired what was left of its rival Windsurf after the company’s cofounders Varun Mohan and Douglas Chen and other staff members were poached by Google DeepMind for $2.
Cognition said the deal structure eliminates existing vesting cliffs and provides accelerated vesting for current staff members, recognizing their contributions to building Windsurf's business foundation.