Microsoft hires the team of Sequoia-backed AI collaboration platform, Cove
Cove's team joins Microsoft as its service shuts down.
Microsoft has acquired the team from Cove, a startup known for its AI-powered collaboration board, which will cease operations on April 1, 2026. Founded in late 2023 by former Google Maps engineers, Cove raised $6 million in seed funding and aimed to provide a flexible canvas for AI collaboration, offering features like built-in browsing and task management.
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Cove raised $6 million in seed funding from notable investors including Sequoia Capital.
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Cove's AI collaboration tool will cease operations on April 1, 2026.
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The entire Cove team will integrate into Microsoft's AI division.
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