Appen Acquires Figure Eight to Build End-to-End AI Training Data Platform

Appen Acquires Leapforce Inc.

November 28, 2017

AI & Machine Learning

Appen Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Leapforce Inc., a Pleasanton, California–based provider of search relevance and human-evaluated data services. The deal combines Leapforce's proprietary evaluation platform and crowd resources with Appen's large global workforce to expand Appen's AI and machine-learning data annotation capabilities worldwide.

Bizcap (with NewCo Capital Group) Acquires 8fig

October 21, 2025

Payments & Fintech

Bizcap, together with its U.S. affiliate NewCo Capital Group, has acquired fintech 8fig, integrating the AI-driven e‑commerce funding and planning platform into the Bizcap Group while preserving 8fig's brand and leadership. The deal strengthens Bizcap's AI underwriting and cash‑flow planning capabilities to accelerate product development and global expansion in SME non‑bank lending.

Appen Limited Acquires Quadrant to Expand Mobile Location and POI Data Offering

August 26, 2021

Data & Analytics

Appen Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Quadrant, a provider of mobile location, point-of-interest (POI) data, and compliance services. The deal includes an upfront cash payment of US$25 million and up to US$20 million in Appen shares contingent on revenue milestones, and is intended to expand Appen's addressable market and capabilities in location-based data.

Accenture Acquires Analytics8

August 30, 2019

Data & Analytics

Accenture has completed its acquisition of Analytics8, an Australian big data and analytics consultancy founded in 2002. The Analytics8 team of about 70 professionals in Melbourne and Sydney will join Accenture Applied Intelligence to bolster Accenture's AI-powered data and advanced analytics capabilities across Australia and New Zealand; terms were not disclosed.

Sensor Tower Acquires market intelligence platform data.ai

March 18, 2024

Data & Analytics

Sensor Tower has acquired market intelligence and mobile app analytics provider data.ai for an undisclosed amount, combining the two companies' data assets and product suites to create a broader digital intelligence offering. Bain Capital Credit led financing for the transaction with follow-on investments from Riverwood Capital and Paramark Ventures; the deal is intended to expand Sensor Tower's product capabilities, APAC presence and enterprise customer base.

Five9 Acquires Inference Solutions

October 29, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Five9, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Inference Solutions, a widely deployed Intelligent Virtual Agent (IVA) platform, to expand its AI-driven self-service and IVA capabilities. The deal strengthens Five9’s AI leadership, broadens its global footprint (including operations in Australia), and adds marquee service-provider relationships; the transaction was expected to close by January 5, 2021.