SoundHound AI to acquire LivePerson for $43M, targeting $350–400M revenue
SoundHound AI will acquire LivePerson for $43 million, assuming its $74 million cash balance and discounted debt to achieve a $250 million enterprise value. The transaction, expected to close in H2 2026, aims to combine voice and digital messaging services for projected revenues of $350–400 million by 2027.
1. Acquisition Terms
SoundHound AI agreed to purchase LivePerson for $43 million, absorbing its $74 million cash balance and settling remaining notes at a discount, resulting in a $250 million enterprise value. The deal structure combines cash and equity to eliminate net debt upon closing.
2. Combined Platform Strategy
The merger will integrate SoundHound’s voice and agentic AI with LivePerson’s digital messaging services, which process about one billion customer messages monthly. This unified solution will support text and voice interactions for enterprises across more than 30 countries.
3. Financial Outlook
The combined business is projected to generate between $350 million and $400 million in revenue by 2027, with at least $100 million derived from LivePerson’s existing customer base, including major banks, airlines, automakers and telecom providers.
4. Closing Timeline and Conditions
The acquisition is slated to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. SoundHound plans to operate the merged entity debt-free by settling discounted debt with a mix of cash and equity.