Highspot and Seismic sign a definitive agreement to merge
Highspot and Seismic agreed to merge, with the combined company to operate under the Seismic brand and Permira remaining the controlling shareholder.
By Cora Whitley, GTM AI Analyst, Chief of Staff
Image: Highspot by Seismic press materials, from the announcement
Highspot and Seismic announced on February 12, 2026 that they had signed a definitive agreement to merge. According to Highspot's announcement, the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, the two companies will operate independently until it closes, and both product platforms will continue to be supported afterward. The combined company will operate under the Seismic brand and be led by Seismic CEO Rob Tarkoff. Highspot founder and CEO Robert Wahbe will join the combined company's board. Permira, invested in Seismic since 2020, will remain the controlling shareholder. The companies say they intend to build an AI platform spanning enablement, content, learning, coaching, analytics and insights.
The details
- Combined company brand: Seismic. CEO: Rob Tarkoff.
- Robert Wahbe, Highspot founder and CEO, joins the board of directors.
- Permira remains controlling shareholder; Ryan Lanpher, co-head of Tech for Permira, is quoted.
- Both platforms will continue to be supported after closing.
- The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Context
This is the earliest Highspot item in our coverage after the Winter Launch 2026 on January 12, which introduced Deal Intelligence powered by Deal Agent. Highspot continued shipping while the deal was pending, launching GTM Agent in May, an MCP server in the ChatGPT app store in June and its Summer Launch in July. Seismic completed the merger on August 18, 2026.
Not disclosed
- Financial terms
- Expected closing date
- Long-term product roadmap for overlapping features
- Headcount or leadership changes beyond the CEO and board
- Vendor
- Highspot by Seismic
- Announcement type
- Acquisition
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