Atlassian (US:TEAM) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-05 02:56Core Insights - Atlassian announced the acquisition of The Browser Company for $610 million in cash, expected to be completed in Q2 of FY 2026 [1][3] - The acquisition aims to redefine the browser experience for knowledge workers, focusing on AI-driven solutions [1] - The Browser Company will continue to operate independently under Atlassian, with plans to accelerate talent recruitment and feature development [3] Financial Overview - The Browser Company had a valuation of $550 million during a $50 million funding round last year, with a total funding of $128 million [3] - Notable investors include Pace Capital, LinkedIn's former CEO Jeff Weiner, and Medium co-founder Ev Williams [3] Strategic Goals - Atlassian's CEO emphasized the need for a browser designed for work rather than just browsing, indicating a shift towards enhancing productivity for knowledge workers [1] - The collaboration will focus on optimizing browser functionality for SaaS applications [1]