SoundHound AI Bolsters Digital Messaging Capabilities with LivePerson Acquisition

SoundHound AI has completed its acquisition of LivePerson for $43 million, expanding its digital messaging capabilities and patent portfolio. The deal was finalized on September 4, 2026, two days after shareholders approved it. Considering debt restructuring, the total enterprise value reaches approximately $250 million.

The core asset acquired by SoundHound is LivePerson's digital messaging infrastructure, processing over one billion messages monthly across industries such as banking, airlines, and automotive. This adds to the combined company's customer base of 25 Fortune 100 firms spanning more than 30 countries.

SoundHound plans to integrate LivePerson's messaging capabilities with its own voice and agentic technologies, including OASYS. The Orchestrated Agent System is expected to enhance the company's offerings.