Avanade Agrees to Acquire Robiquity to Expand UK AI Automation

Avanade announced on November 10, 2026 that it had agreed to acquire Robiquity, a Manchester-based specialist in AI-first business solutions, intelligent automation and low-code development. Financial terms were not disclosed, and completion remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

The proposed acquisition would expand Avanade’s work with UK mid-market and enterprise clients by adding Robiquity’s capabilities in agentic AI, low-code development and automation delivery. Robiquity’s team would gain access to Avanade’s global reach, industry expertise and wider Microsoft ecosystem. Avanade expects the combination to help organizations improve productivity, streamline operations and create growth opportunities.

Robiquity’s Automation Background

Founded in Manchester in 2016, Robiquity has evolved from robotic process automation into a business using Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot and Azure to automate processes and modernize organizational workflows. Its announcement credits Growth Capital Partners’ investment and backing with helping accelerate the company’s growth. That history would give Avanade a delivery team whose experience developed alongside Microsoft’s automation and AI tools.

Robiquity has worked with EVRi, NHS Scotland, the Ministry of Justice, Virgin Media O2, WebBeds and Greater Manchester Police, a list spanning commercial and public-sector organizations. Avanade reports that Robiquity’s team holds more than 200 Microsoft certifications. Its Solution Factory model is designed to help organizations deploy and scale AI more consistently.

Avanade’s Microsoft Delivery Scale

Robiquity’s announcement gives the scale of its prospective parent: Avanade helps more than 7,000 organizations modernize securely and scale AI with Microsoft technology, and has 60,000 Microsoft professionals and 165,000 certifications worldwide. Founded by Microsoft and Accenture, Avanade also works with Accenture across AI, cloud, data, cybersecurity and ERP. Those figures describe the broader delivery network and expertise that Robiquity’s team and clients would be able to access after completion.

Avanade CEO Chris Howarth said Robiquity’s Microsoft expertise, focus on client outcomes and culture of continuous learning aligned with his company and matched what clients need to move from AI ambition to lasting impact.

Robiquity CEO Tom Davies described the agreement as a natural next step for the business. “Becoming part of Avanade will allow us to bring our expertise to more clients and markets, while building on the culture and approach that have shaped Robiquity,” he said.

Client and Employee Impact

Robiquity says clients could access a broader range of expertise, resources and capabilities while continuing to build on the approach, relationships and focus on outcomes that have shaped the business. For employees, it offers the prospect of joining a global organization with extensive Microsoft expertise, new markets and broader learning and development opportunities.

Robiquity will operate as usual until completion, with its teams continuing to serve clients and partners. The deal is intended to give that specialist practice access to a much larger client and delivery network, but its stated productivity and operational benefits remain objectives while regulatory approvals and other closing conditions are pending.