TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and AI solutions, has acquired Unbabel, a leader in language AI, to bolster its GlobalLink technology portfolio. This strategic move enhances TransPerfect’s capabilities in delivering high-quality, AI-driven multilingual solutions for global businesses.
On August 22, 2025, TransPerfect announced its acquisition of Unbabel, a Lisbon-based pioneer in translation AI founded in 2013. This acquisition integrates Unbabel’s advanced technologies, including its flagship TowerLLM and COMET, into TransPerfect’s GlobalLink platform, solidifying its position as a leader in AI-driven global content solutions. “Unbabel is a pioneer in developing AI models for use in translation,” said TransPerfect President and Co-CEO Phil Shawe. “We see combining tech stacks as a major win for our shared clients—and we will continue to drive efficiencies through innovation.”
Unbabel’s TowerLLM is the first large language model (LLM) purpose-built for translation, leveraging years of proprietary data to deliver superior accuracy and adaptability compared to general-purpose models. Additionally, Unbabel’s COMET has become the industry benchmark for evaluating machine translation quality, ensuring precision in multilingual communications. These tools enhance TransPerfect’s ability to provide tailored, high-quality translation solutions for marketing and customer service across global markets.
The acquisition brings Unbabel’s world-class research talent and proprietary AI technologies into TransPerfect’s ecosystem, expanding the sophistication of its offerings. TransPerfect has long been a leader in developing custom AI models for specific industries and clients. “The complementary nature of Unbabel’s technology and team further strengthens TransPerfect’s existing AI capabilities,” reinforcing its commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions.
Unbabel’s Co-Founder and CEO, Vasco Pedro, will remain with TransPerfect to oversee the integration of the two companies. “Over the past 12 years, Unbabel has redefined how the world communicates across languages through world-class research and pioneering AI,” said Vasco Pedro. “I want to thank the brilliant Unbabel team whose breakthroughs—including TowerLLM and COMET—have set new standards for multilingual communication.” This leadership continuity ensures a seamless transition and sustained innovation.
The acquisition of Unbabel positions TransPerfect to redefine global communication by combining cutting-edge AI technologies with its robust GlobalLink platform. This strategic move enhances TransPerfect’s ability to deliver scalable, high-quality multilingual solutions, driving efficiency and trust for businesses worldwide.
Unbabel is a pioneer in Language AI, eliminating language barriers so businesses can thrive across cultures and geographies. Its Language Operations platform combines advanced artificial intelligence—including proprietary large language models and AI-powered Quality Estimation—with human expertise to deliver fast, efficient, high-quality translations that get smarter over time. Designed for enterprises managing multilingual content and communications, Unbabel empowers organizations to set performance parameters and create custom workflows for specific content types, markets, and risk profiles. This ensures precision, speed, and control across every channel at scale without forcing trade-offs between cost, speed, and quality. By helping enterprises expand into new global markets and build customer trust through consistent, high-quality multilingual experiences across marketing and customer service, Unbabel is redefining how the world communicates.
TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business. From offices in over 140 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 200+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 6,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink® technology to simplify the management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong.
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