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Bret Taylor’s Sierra buys YC-backed AI startup Fragment
Bret Taylor's Sierra makes strategic move to acquire French AI Startup Fragment
Sierra, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the acclaimed French startup Fragment, adding another feather to its growing tech cap. The acquisition continuums Sierra's pursuit of being a leader in the accelerating sphere of AI technology advancements.
Founded by Bastien Le Dunes in 2013, the Paris-based Fragment has over the years made a name for itself by specializing in leveraging AI to improve customer service by automating various tasks. The startup's clients include several high profile companies in the retail and hospitality industry.
The acquisition of Fragment by Sierra comes at a time when the global focus is on AI-powered technology, and its immense potential to streamline industries. Services ranging from voice assistants to personalized data and insights are all being fueled by the rapidly advancing technology.
Adding Fragment to its portfolio, Sierra is expected to gain an upper hand in the competitive industry. The move aims to bolster its AI-based suite of customer service products and services. The integration is set to improve user experience by intelligently interacting with customers in real-time.
Bret Taylor, the founder of Sierra, has been a familiar face in the world of technology. He is the former chief technology officer of Facebook and the current chairman and chief operating officer of Salesforce. Sierra, originally established by Taylor in 2020, had already been successful, however, the acquisition of Fragment, marks a significant milestone for the budding chatbot company.
While the financial terms of the acquisition have not yet been disclosed, this strategic move by Sierra is being viewed as a promising step towards shaping the customer service industry, incorporating AI technology. This deal
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