Swedish AI startup Sana has been acquired by Californian human resources software company Workday, in a deal which values the Stockholm-based company at $1.1bn.
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September 16, 2025
Workday to acquire AI startup Sana for $1.1bn
The deal prices Sana at double its last valuation.
Freya Pratty and Martin Coulter
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Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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