GUWAHATI: The all-in-one messaging app, Texts.com, founded by Assam native Kishan Bagaria from Dibrugarh, has been acquired by Automattic for a remarkable $50 million.
Automattic, well-known for its association with platforms like WordPress.com and Tumblr, has marked this acquisition as a significant milestone in the tech industry.
Kishan Bagaria excitedly shared the news with his followers via X. His post announced, "I'm excited to announce that http://Texts.com is now a part of @Automattic (the company behind @WordPressDotCom, @Tumblr, @DayOneApp, @PocketCasts, and @WooCommerce). If you're a user, rest assured that nothing changes for you. Expect more features and mobile apps sooner."
Automattic also joined in sharing the news, stating, "One inbox to rule them all. We're absolutely thrilled to announce that http://Texts.com is joining the Automattic family! All your messages from apps like iMessage, WhatsApp, Instagram, and more can now be managed through a single inbox."
Matt Mullenweg, the founder of Automattic, praised Kishan Bagaria as a generational tech genius whose impact will be felt for decades to come. The acquisition of Texts.com further solidifies Kishan Bagaria's position as an emerging tech visionary.
