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Atlassian to Acquire The Browser Company for $610 Million, Betting on an AI Browser for Work

The startup will run independently under Atlassian with Dia positioned as the core of an enterprise-focused, AI-driven browsing strategy.

Overview

  • The all-cash deal is slated to close in Atlassian’s fiscal second quarter, which ends in December, subject to regulatory approvals.
  • Atlassian will use cash on its balance sheet to fund the purchase and does not expect a material impact on fiscal 2026–2027 results.
  • Dia, in beta since June, becomes the priority product, while Arc will be maintained but not actively developed.
  • Atlassian plans to merge Arc’s power-user concepts, Dia’s AI capabilities, and its enterprise security and admin controls to create a work-optimized browser experience.
  • The acquisition enters a crowded AI-browser race led by incumbents and startups, with Chrome holding about 69% market share and rivals such as Perplexity and Brave adding agentic features.