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Canva Acquires Leonardo.ai to Bolster Generative AI Capabilities

July 29, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

Canva has acquired Sydney-based generative AI startup Leonardo.ai in a cash-and-stock deal, with all ~120 Leonardo.ai employees joining Canva. The acquisition will keep Leonardo.ai operating independently while integrating its technology into Canva’s Magic Studio to expand API offerings, model R&D and accelerate generative AI product development.

Lemon Learning Acquires Aidaxis to Expand Desktop Application Coverage

February 7, 2026

Software

Lemon Learning, a Paris-based digital adoption platform, has acquired Aidaxis, a France-based specialist in desktop application solutions and AI technologies, to extend its coverage beyond web applications and strengthen its AI capabilities. The deal brings Aidaxis' technical team and research expertise into Lemon Learning, enabling deployments across legacy and client-based desktop software for large enterprise customers.

Suno Acquires Songkick from Warner Music Group

December 1, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Suno, an AI music platform, has acquired Songkick, the live-music discovery service, from Warner Music Group as part of a strategic partnership that also includes licensed AI music models. The deal connects Suno's generative music tools with Songkick's concert and event discovery ecosystem to create new fan experiences and revenue opportunities for artists.

Aktana Acquires Ople.AI's Machine Learning Automation Technology

October 27, 2021

AI & Machine Learning

Aktana has acquired Ople.AI's machine learning automation technology to integrate into its Contextual Intelligence 360 platform, enabling non-data scientists at life sciences companies to build and deploy ML models more easily. The acquisition is intended to democratize AI across commercial life sciences teams and accelerate AI adoption by simplifying model creation, deployment and transparent explanations.

MediaMint Acquires DataBeat

May 14, 2025

Data & Analytics

MediaMint has acquired DataBeat, a Hyderabad-based provider of yield optimization, data engineering and analytics services for media platforms and publishers. The deal adds roughly 270 data and analytics professionals to MediaMint’s global team and strengthens its AI-powered data and analytics capabilities to better serve media, AdTech and publisher clients.

Meta Acquires PlayAI

July 13, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

Meta Platforms, Inc. has acquired PlayAI, a startup that builds hyper-realistic voice generation and cloning technology. The financial terms were not disclosed; Meta said the entire PlayAI team will join and that the acquisition aligns with its roadmap across AI Characters, Meta AI, wearables and audio content creation.