Superhuman acquires YC-backed notetaker Fathom as productivity platforms push for agentic work

Superhuman, a productivity platform, has acquired Fathom, a Y Combinator-backed notetaker founded in 2020. Fathom has raised over $30 million in funding and was valued at $94 million in 2024, according to PitchBook. Its investors include Zoom Apps Fund, Telescope Partners, and BoxOne Ventures, along with individuals like Reddit CEO Steve Huffman and former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear.

Unlike other productivity platforms building notetakers internally, Superhuman is acquiring Fathom, a YC-backed company valued at $94 million in 2024.