HCLTech's software arm, HCLSoftware, will acquire 100% equity of Croatian robotic process automation provider Robotiq.ai for nine million euros, aiming to bolster its enterprise AI automation capabilities by November 2026.
- HCLTech to acquire full stake in Robotiq.ai for 9 million euros
- Robotiq.ai specializes in enterprise robotic process automation
- Acquisition enhances AI-driven workflow automation in HCL's portfolio
What happened
HCLTech's software business unit, HCLSoftware, announced it will acquire 100% of the Croatian company Robotiq.ai, which develops enterprise-grade robotic process automation (RPA) solutions. The acquisition will be executed through HCL Technologies Austria GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of HCLTech, for a cash consideration of nine million euros. The transaction is expected to conclude by November 2026, following customary post-closing financial adjustments.
Robotiq.ai, founded in 2018, offers RPA capabilities that facilitate AI-driven automation of tasks in business applications where APIs are either unavailable or inadequate. The platform is predominantly used by large financial institutions, insurance firms, and telecommunications companies to automate repetitive and manual processes.
Why it matters
This acquisition strengthens HCLTech's automation portfolio by integrating Robotiq.ai’s enterprise RPA capabilities with its existing AI orchestration platform, HCL UnO Agentic. By combining decision-making orchestration with execution-level automation, HCLTech aims to provide a more comprehensive AI-driven workflow solution enabling clients to scale secure, governed, and reliable automation.
As enterprises shift focus from experimental AI to production-scale deployments, secure and reliable automation tools become essential. Robotiq.ai’s technology aligns with this demand by enabling fast, reliable, and useful automation deployments, thereby enhancing HCLTech's offerings for large enterprise customers across sectors like banking, insurance, and telecom.
What to watch next
Market observers should monitor the integration process of Robotiq.ai into HCLSoftware and how effectively HCLTech leverages this acquisition to scale its AI-driven automation solutions across global enterprise clients. Successful integration may increase HCLTech’s competitive positioning in the fast-growing automation and AI market.
Additionally, the performance of Robotiq.ai’s technology within HCL’s platform and resulting client adoption rate will be key indicators of value creation from this deal. Future announcements on product enhancements, partnerships, or further acquisitions in the AI and automation space may follow this strategic move.