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

March 11, 2019

AI & Machine Learning

Appen Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Figure Eight (formerly CrowdFlower) for USD $175 million up-front and up to $125 million contingent on 2019 performance. The deal combines Appen's global crowd and language expertise with Figure Eight's machine-learning-assisted annotation platform to create an end-to-end training-data offering for AI and machine learning customers.

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.

Leadspace Acquires ReachForce

June 28, 2019

Data & Analytics

Leadspace, a B2B Customer Data Platform provider, has acquired ReachForce to add its SmartSuite and SmartForms data solutions, team members, technology, and an Austin, Texas office. The acquisition expands Leadspace's data enrichment, AI-driven analytics and CDP capabilities to better serve B2B marketing and sales customers.

Nexthink Acquires AppLearn

January 30, 2024

Software

Nexthink, the digital employee experience (DEX) leader, has acquired AppLearn, a specialist in digital adoption and in-app guidance, to create an end-to-end DEX offering. The acquisition combines AppLearn's real-time user guidance with Nexthink's visibility, AI-driven automation and sentiment analytics to expand Nexthink's product capabilities and accelerate digital workplace transformation for enterprise customers.

Mercer Acquires Leapgen

March 1, 2023

Consulting

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan, has acquired Leapgen, a digital HR technology advisory firm focused on HR strategy, transformation and employee experience. The acquisition strengthens Mercer’s digital HR strategy and HR transformation capabilities, enabling improved HR technology decision-making and workforce technology outcomes for clients.

ASGN Incorporated Acquires LeapFrog Systems, Inc.

September 1, 2020

IT Services

ASGN Incorporated acquired LeapFrog Systems, Inc. for up to $72.0 million in cash, adding LeapFrog to its Apex Systems division. The deal expands ASGN's digital transformation and enterprise consulting capabilities, particularly across financial services, insurance and healthcare, and LeapFrog expected roughly $33.3 million in revenue for full-year 2020.