Bot maker Automation Anywhere raises $300 million from SoftBank

Firm valued at $2.6 billion in the latest round, extension of a the series A funding raised in July

After joining the 'unicorn' league following $250 million of funding round in July, robotic process automation (RPA) firm Automation Anywhere has raised another $300 million from SoftBank Vision Fund at a valuation of $2.6 billion. This is an extension of the series A round in which the company has raised $550 million so far.

In July, the automation firm had raised one of the largest series A funding of $250 million at an enterprise valuation of $1.8 billion. The last round was led by New Enterprise Associates and Goldman Sachs Growth Equity with participation from General Atlantic and World Innovation Lab.

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