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CXApp Stock Jumps 33% on EngineRoom Acquisition

Created at 3 Jun · 5:48 PM3 sources↑ Market-relevant3 events
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CXApp's stock surged 33% after announcing the acquisition of EngineRoom, an AI-powered growth intelligence platform, for $4.6 million. The deal is expected to triple CXApp's annualized revenue run-rate to over $12 million, with EngineRoom contributing approximately $8.1 million in recurring revenue and $1.6 million in adjusted EBITDA.

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Key Numbers

33%CXApp stock price increase
$4.6 millionEngineRoom acquisition cost
65% cash, 25% performance earnout, 10% edeal structure
~$4 millionCXApp's previous annualized revenue run-rate
over $12 millionprojected annualized revenue run-rate post-acquisition
~$8.1 millionEngineRoom's projected annualized revenue
94%EngineRoom's recurring revenue percentage
$1.6 millionEngineRoom's adjusted EBITDA
12.27 millioncommon shares issued to Avondale Capital
~$0.1262private placement share price
$14.23 millionCXApp's current market cap
3 yearsFounder's commitment post-closing

Who's Involved

CXApp Inc.
Company that acquired EngineRoom
EngineRoom
AI-powered growth intelligence platform acquired by CXApp
Avondale Capital, LLC
Recipient of 12.27 million CXApp common shares in a private placement
Adam Laurie
Founder of EngineRoom, staying on as General Manager
Khurram Sheikh
CEO of CXApp

↳ Why This Matters

The acquisition significantly boosts CXApp's revenue and market position in the AI sector, potentially validating its 'agentic operating layer' strategy, though dilution concerns remain for existing shareholders.

Key facts

  • CXApp acquired EngineRoom for $4.6 million.
  • The acquisition is expected to triple CXApp's annualized revenue run-rate to over $12 million.
  • EngineRoom brings approximately $8.1 million in annualized revenue, with 94% recurring.
  • EngineRoom is expected to contribute $1.6 million in adjusted EBITDA.
  • CXApp issued 12.27 million common shares to Avondale Capital in a private placement.

CXApp Inc. (CXAI) saw its stock jump 33% in after-hours trading following the announcement of its acquisition of EngineRoom, an Australia-based AI-powered growth intelligence platform, for $4.6 million. The deal, which closed on June 3, 2026, is structured with $2.99 million in cash, a $1.15 million performance-based earnout, and a $0.46 million escrow arrangement. CXApp anticipates this acquisition will more than triple its annualized revenue run-rate from approximately $4 million to over $12 million. EngineRoom is expected to contribute about $8.1 million in annualized revenue, with nearly 94% of it being recurring, and approximately $1.6 million in adjusted EBITDA. EngineRoom serves over 50 mid-market customers with expertise in customer acquisition intelligence, attribution analytics, and workflow automation, integrating well with CXApp's Agentic AI SKY platform. EngineRoom founder Adam Laurie will remain with the company for at least three years. In a separate disclosure, CXApp revealed it issued 12,267,843 common shares to Avondale Capital, LLC between June 1 and June 3, 2026, at prices just above $0.1262 per share, a move that introduces dilution for existing shareholders but avoids a public offering. CXApp's current market capitalization is approximately $14.23 million.

Frequently asked questions

The acquisition of EngineRoom by CXApp cost $4.6 million, structured as cash, performance earnout, and escrow.

The acquisition is expected to more than triple CXApp's annualized revenue run-rate from around $4 million to over $12 million.

EngineRoom brings approximately $8.1 million in annualized revenue, with 94% recurring, and $1.6 million in adjusted EBITDA.

CXApp issued over 12 million common shares to Avondale Capital in a private placement, which introduces dilution for existing shareholders.

What Happens Next

01Monitoring CXApp's integration of EngineRoom and its impact on financial performance.
02Tracking the performance milestones for the EngineRoom earnout.
03Observing CXApp's progress in developing industry-specific AI solutions.
04Assessing the impact of the private placement dilution on CXApp's stock.

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How It Developed

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