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LivePerson to Acquire SoundHound AI, Expanding Conversational AI Capabilities

PUBLIC · LPSNAug 20, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Acquiring Company

LivePerson

Acquired Company

SOUNDHOUND AI

New YorkSanta ClaraSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceSaasMessagingMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingInformation TechnologySoftware

Description

On August 20, 2026, LivePerson, Inc. held a special meeting to adopt the Amended and Restated Merger Agreement with SoundHound AI, Inc. The agreement involves multiple subsidiaries of SoundHound for the planned mergers. This acquisition aims to enhance LivePerson's offerings in the conversational AI space.

Company Information

Company

LivePerson

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

LivePerson makes life easier for people and brands everywhere through trusted Conversational AI. Our 18,000 customers, including leading brands like HSBC, Orange, and GM Financial, use our conversational solutions to orchestrate humans and AI at scale and create a convenient, deeply personal relationship — a conversational relationship — with their millions of consumers. LivePerson has been named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies list for its leadership in artificial intelligence. For more information about LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN), please visit www.liveperson.com. Contact: Mike Tague, mtague@liveperson.com SOURCE LivePerson, Inc.

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Who acquired SOUNDHOUND AI?

SOUNDHOUND AI was acquired by LivePerson, based in New York. The deal was reported on August 20, 2026. LivePerson makes life easier for people and brands everywhere through trusted Conversational AI. LivePerson is publicly traded (LPSN) and operates in Software.

When did LivePerson acquire SOUNDHOUND AI?

LivePerson's acquisition of SOUNDHOUND AI was reported on August 20, 2026. On August 20, 2026, LivePerson, Inc. held a special meeting to adopt the Amended and Restated Merger Agreement with SoundHound AI, Inc. The agreement involves multiple subsidiaries of SoundHound for the planned mergers. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does SOUNDHOUND AI do?

SoundHound AI, Inc. is a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, offering voice AI solutions that enable businesses to provide incredible conversational experiences to their customers. It is publicly traded (SOUN), operating in Information Technology, and is based in Santa Clara.

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