workflow automation – Tech | Business | Economy https://techeconomy.ng Tech | Business | Economy Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:00:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://techeconomy.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cropped-256Px-32x32.png workflow automation – Tech | Business | Economy https://techeconomy.ng 32 32 Grammarly Rebrands as Superhuman, Launches AI Assistant Superhuman Go https://techeconomy.ng/grammarly-rebrands-superhuman-launches-ai-assistant/ https://techeconomy.ng/grammarly-rebrands-superhuman-launches-ai-assistant/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:00:17 +0000 https://techeconomy.ng/?p=170145 Grammarly is changing its corporate name to Superhuman, which it recently acquired, bringing together Grammarly, Coda, and Superhuman Mail under a single brand. 

With this, the company is moving from a writing-focused tool to a bigger productivity platform designed to help users work more efficiently across multiple apps.

The new Superhuman identity coincides with the launch of Superhuman Go, an AI assistant integrated into Grammarly’s existing browser extension. 

Users can now connect Go to apps like Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Jira, allowing it to draft emails, suggest improvements, schedule meetings, and even log tickets automatically. 

Superhuman said it plans to expand Go’s capabilities to pull data from CRMs and internal systems to make suggestions even more contextually accurate.

All Grammarly users can try out Superhuman Go right now,” the company said, adding that Pro subscriptions cost $12 per month (billed annually), offering grammar and tone support in multiple languages, while the Business plan costs $33 per month (billed annually) and includes Superhuman Mail access.

Superhuman is also exploring the integration of AI into Coda, its document platform, to automate content creation and enhance workflow. The company’s aim is to compete directly with productivity giants like Notion, ClickUp, and Google Workspace, all of which have launched AI-powered features in recent years.

CEO Shishir Mehrotra noted that “Superhuman represents a fundamental shift in how we think about AI at work. The name Superhuman reflects our belief that AI should amplify human capability, not replace it or force people to adapt to its limitations.

“Our vision is AI that makes every person better by working everywhere they work, understanding how they actually work, and bringing them what they need at the right time, so people can stop managing tools and start focusing on work that matters.”

Superhuman Go comes with a suite of first- and third-party agents accessible via the Superhuman Agent Store. These include connector agents that pull real-time data from tools like Google Workspace, Outlook, Jira, and Confluence; Grammarly writing agents that provide plagiarism checks, style suggestions, and reader insights; and partner agents from companies such as Quizlet, Fireflies, and Speechify. 

Users can customise Go with multiple agents, making the assistant a proactive collaborator rather than a passive tool.

Noam Lovinsky, CPO of Superhuman, explained the rationale behind Go:

While other AI tools ask you to change how you work, Go learns how you work and meets you there. It’s the difference between having an AI tool you have to remember to use and having an AI partner that’s actively working with you.”

Superhuman has also introduced the Superhuman Alliance, a partner programme that provides technology and service partners with tools and resources to develop AI agents and deliver solutions to customers. 

Unlike traditional programmes that reward scale, the Alliance aims to enable partners of all sizes to innovate and contribute to the platform.

Despite the rebranding and new AI features, Superhuman stressed that existing Grammarly, Coda, and Superhuman Mail users retain full control of their data. The company does not sell user content or allow third parties to train AI models on it.

The Superhuman suite is currently available through paid plans, with Superhuman Go accessible via Grammarly’s browser extension on Chrome and Edge. 

Mac and Windows users will see support rolled out soon. For a limited period through February 1, 2026, all Go features are available at no additional cost, giving users a full preview of the platform’s productivity.

 

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FurtherAI Raises $25 Million to Automate Insurance Workflows at Scale https://techeconomy.ng/furtherai-raises-25m-automate-insurance-workflows/ https://techeconomy.ng/furtherai-raises-25m-automate-insurance-workflows/#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:38:24 +0000 https://techeconomy.ng/?p=168867 San Francisco-based insurtech company, FurtherAI, has raised $25 million, one of the largest early-stage investments in insurance-focused technology this year, in a Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

The funding comes only six months after its $5 million seed round, pushing its total capital raised to $30 million.

At the heart of FurtherAI’s mission is a goal to put an end to the inefficiencies that have long burdened insurance professionals. For decades, underwriters, brokers, and claims handlers have relied on outdated systems and manual processes, spending hours sifting through spreadsheets, PDFs, and disconnected databases. 

FurtherAI wants to change that by automating workflows across underwriting, claims, and compliance, giving insurers the freedom to focus on risk management and client service rather than administrative tasks.

Insurance is the backbone of the economy, but the people running it have been stuck with outdated tools,” said Aman Gour, co-founder and CEO of FurtherAI. “With this funding, we’re doubling down on building AI workflows that give underwriters, brokers, and claims teams superpowers — freeing them to focus on the work that truly matters.”

The Series A round, which also saw participation from Nexus Venture Partners and Y Combinator, reiterates the current interest in specialised technology in the insurance space. The company plans to use the new funds to expand its catalogue of insurance-specific workflows, strengthen integrations with major carriers and brokers, and scale its go-to-market efforts amid accelerating demand.

The insurance industry, estimated at $7 trillion globally, faces a convergence of challenges, from climate risk to regulatory pressures and a shortage of skilled professionals. Many insurers have attempted to deploy generic automation tools, only to find them inadequate for the industry’s complex documentation and compliance needs. 

FurtherAI provides what it calls an insurance-native workspace, designed to integrate seamlessly with existing systems while delivering precision and scalability.

Sashank Gondala, co-founder and CTO of FurtherAI, explained the company’s hands-on model: “We’re excited to partner with the insurance industry to unlock real value with AI — automating the busy work and opening new avenues of growth. With our forward-deployed engineering model, insurance teams work side-by-side with an AI engineer to ensure impact at scale.”

Already, the firm’s technology processes billions in premiums annually, powering submissions, policy comparisons, and compliance checks for major industry players such as Accelerant, MSI, and Leavitt Group. Early adopters report measurable improvements, including a 15% boost in submission-to-quote ratios, over 95% accuracy in policy comparisons, and up to tenfold faster proposal generation.

The FurtherAI team has been a fantastic partner in rapidly standing up complex enterprise workflows,” said Venkat Raman, chief bizOps officer at Accelerant. Similarly, Laurie Flanagan of Leavitt Group noted, “Implementing FurtherAI has been game-changing — faster turnarounds, higher accuracy, and a platform we can keep expanding.

For Andreessen Horowitz, the investment shows FurtherAI’s potential to boost the sector. “FurtherAI is redefining how insurance gets done,” said Joe Schmidt, Partner at a16z. “Aman and Sashank are technical founders whose customers see them as true AI partners, not just AI tools. Their early traction signals a generational opportunity to transform insurance.”

With this latest funding round, FurtherAI appears well-positioned to boost digital transformation in insurance, as efficiency and expertise finally go hand in hand.

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