Automation software giant UiPath has acquired SoftBank-backed data analytics startup Peak, as it looks to use the UK company's tech to roll out a suite of AI agents.
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March 13, 2025
UiPath acquires SoftBank-backed startup Peak as it plots AI agents play
Manchester-based Peak had raised $117m from investors
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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