Algolia Acquires Search.io (Neuralsearch) to Build Hybrid Keyword + Vector Search API
September 12, 2022
Algolia has acquired Search.io, the maker of Neuralsearch, to combine keyword search and vector-based semantic search into a single API. The deal integrates Search.io's vector search technology into Algolia's API-first Search & Discovery platform to improve semantic and image search capabilities and lower vector search costs for retailers and other customers.
- Buyers
- Algolia
- Targets
- Search.io
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- New South Wales, Australia
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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