Cursor Acquires Graphite
8 hours ago
- #Code review tools
- #AI in software development
- #Mergers and acquisitions
- Graphite has signed a definitive agreement to join Cursor, combining best-in-class tools for code creation, review, and merging in the AI era.
- Graphite will continue as an independent product with enhanced resources to help customers ship faster.
- The merger aims to redefine the developer toolchain, addressing the need for faster code review in the age of AI.
- Graphite's vision includes an integrated platform where humans and AI collaboratively create, review, and merge code changes.
- Cursor was chosen as a partner due to shared values, vision for software development, and complementary strengths.
- Graphite's product and brand will remain, with plans to enhance its stacked PRs platform and merge queue.
- Future integrations between Cursor and Graphite will connect local development, background agents, and pull requests seamlessly.
- The merger will leverage Cursor's coding model expertise to enhance Graphite's AI features.
- The transaction is expected to close in the next few weeks, with the Graphite team joining Cursor thereafter.
- Acknowledgements were given to customers, investors, team members, and future Cursor colleagues for their support and contributions.