Beeper

Beeper has been acquired by Automattic, marking an exciting new chapter for the company. Beeper is a universal chat app that allows users to send and receive messages across 14 different chat networks. The messaging landscape is stagnant, with no significant new players emerging since Discord's launch in 2015, presenting a big opportunity for Beeper. Automattic has a history of supporting open-source projects and putting user control and privacy first, which aligns well with Beeper's mission. Automattic and Beeper's CEO, Eric Migicovsky, have known each other for years and are well-aligned on their goals, approach, and independence. Automattic is doubling down on chat after acquiring Texts.com, another messaging app with a similar mission. Beeper and Texts.com's teams and products will merge, with Migicovsky taking on the role of Head of Messaging at Automattic. The integration and combination of forces under the Beeper brand will take some time, but the companies have big plans for the future of chat. Beeper currently has just over 115,000 users and was previously in beta, indicating significant room for growth. The acquisition marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as Beeper continues its mission to create the best chat app on earth.