Anysphere, the creator of the popular AI code editor Cursor, has acquired Supermaven, a leading AI coding assistant, for an undisclosed amount.
Why it matters: The acquisition will help Anysphere to deliver a more powerful AI coding experience by integrating Supermaven's advanced features into Cursor. Supermaven’s expertise in fast, context-aware code completion, paired with its developer-friendly tools, will help Anysphere continue pushing the boundaries of AI-assisted coding.
The details: Supermaven, founded by Jacob Jackson — who previously co-created Tabnine — launched in February 2024. The platform quickly grew in popularity, attracting over 35,000 developers and significant venture backing. Jackson highlighted that joining Cursor enables Supermaven to realize its vision of a smarter, more cohesive coding environment.
- Supermaven's current plugins for VS Code, JetBrains, and Neovim will remain available, but focus will shift to building a unified AI-powered editor experience under Cursor.
- Anysphere plans to leverage Supermaven’s generative AI model, Babble, known for its low latency and ability to understand long sequences of code, to enhance Cursor’s capabilities.
What they're saying: “We have a lot to do, and it seems like we can build a more useful product, faster, together,” said Michael Truell, CEO of Anysphere. The acquisition will also enable Anysphere to launch a new version of its Tab AI model, which aims to streamline complex coding tasks and sequences.
Zoom out: The market for AI coding tools is rapidly expanding, expected to reach $27.17 billion by 2032. With growing interest from developers, Cursor has become one of the more popular AI-powered code editors, and Anysphere’s recent acquisition further solidifies its position in the competitive landscape, going head-to-head with other AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot and Codeium.