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HCLSoftware Acquires Robotiq.ai for –9 Million to Boost AI Task Execution
- •HCLSoftware, the software business of HCL Technologies, is set to acquire Croatia-based robotic process automation (RPA) company Robotiq.ai for –9 million in an all-cash deal.
- •The acquisition, expected to close by November 2026, will see HCL Technologies Austria GmbH acquire 100% of Robotiq.ai's outstanding equity.
- •Robotiq.ai, founded in 2018, specializes in software that automates repetitive tasks for banks, insurance companies, and telecom providers.
- •This acquisition will integrate Robotiq.ai's RPA capabilities into HCL UnO Agentic, HCLSoftware’s platform for AI-driven workflows, enabling AI systems to execute tasks beyond just making decisions.
- •The technology is particularly valuable for applications without an API or with insufficient APIs, addressing the growing demand for AI systems that can perform work across business environments.
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HCLSoftware is acquiring Croatia-based Robotiq.ai for €9 million in an all-cash transaction. The deal, which involves HCL Technologies Austria GmbH buying 100% of Robotiq.ai's outstanding equity, is scheduled to close by the end of November 2026.
Robotiq.ai's robotic process automation capabilities will be integrated into HCL UnO Agentic, which is HCLSoftware's platform for AI-driven workflows. This technology helps AI systems move beyond decision-making to physically execute tasks, especially when applications lack standard APIs or when existing APIs are insufficient.
Robotiq.ai reported a revenue of €1.4 million in 2025, which increased from €0.9 million in each of the preceding two years. Additionally, the company recorded a profit after tax of €0.2 million and a net worth of €0.8 million as of December 31, 2025.
