Cognition Acquires Windsurf, Expands AI Coding Capabilities

Jul 15, 2025
TechCrunch
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Summary

Cognition, maker of AI coding agent Devin, expands its AI coding capabilities by acquiring Windsurf, an AI coding startup, gaining its AI-powered IDE, user base, and employees not hired by Google in a recent deal.

Key Points

  • Cognition, maker of AI coding agent Devin, acquires Windsurf, an AI coding startup
  • Windsurf's former employees not hired by Google in a recent deal join Cognition
  • Cognition gains Windsurf's AI-powered IDE and user base, bolstering its position in the AI coding space

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