Atlassian is set to acquire The Browser Company, the startup behind the Arc and Dia browsers, for $610 million in cash. The deal is expected to close in Atlassian's fiscal second quarter of 2026. The Browser Company will operate independently, continuing development on Dia, its AI-driven browser. Arc, known for its UI, is currently in maintenance mode.
The acquisition aims to create a browser tailored for knowledge workers, integrating AI to enhance productivity within SaaS applications. Dia integrates AI directly into the browser, offering features like a chatbot in the URL bar for tasks such as web searching and document summarisation. Atlassian plans to leverage The Browser Company's expertise to transform how work is done in the AI era, with a focus on security, compliance, and admin controls.
Arc has AI-powered features, including ChatGPT integration, automated tab renaming, and webpage previews. Dia allows users to create custom AI-powered browser shortcuts and can tailor responses based on browsing history. The Browser Company's founders believe that with Atlassian, their vision of a cross-platform browser as an OS is closer than ever.
