Unity Technologies Acquires Artomatix

Unity Acquires RestAR

December 15, 2020

AI & Machine Learning

Unity has acquired Tel Aviv-based RestAR, a computer vision and deep learning startup that converts mobile video into high-quality 3D/AR product models. The acquisition brings RestAR's AI-based 3D capture technology into Unity's platform (including Unity Forma) to help brands, retailers, and marketers create digital twins and interactive RT3D marketing experiences.

Claritas Acquires ArtsAI

September 12, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Claritas, the data-driven marketing leader owned by Carlyle Group, has acquired ArtsAI, an AI-powered ad tech company recognized on the Inc. 5000. The deal integrates ArtsAI’s AI-based attribution, personalization, and optimization capabilities into Claritas’ identity-graph-driven marketing platform to enhance measurement and campaign ROI for brands, agencies and publishers.

Epic Games Acquires Sketchfab

July 21, 2021

Software

Epic Games has acquired Sketchfab, a web-based 3D content discovery, editing and marketplace platform hosting millions of 3D assets. The acquisition will keep Sketchfab as an independently branded service while integrating closely with Unreal Engine to expand 3D, AR and VR creator tools and grow the creator ecosystem.

Unity Acquires Augmented Reality AEC Platform VisualLive

March 4, 2021

Software

Unity has acquired VisualLive, an augmented reality (AR) platform for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, to expand Unity Reflect’s AR capabilities and connect field teams with design/BIM data. The acquisition closed on March 4, 2021, and VisualLive employees will join Unity from VisualLive’s headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona; financial terms were not disclosed.

Microsoft Acquires Osmos

January 6, 2026

Data & Analytics

Microsoft has acquired Osmos, an agentic AI data engineering platform, to integrate autonomous data-preparation and ingestion capabilities into Microsoft Fabric and OneLake. The Osmos team will join Microsoft's Fabric engineering organization to help automate data transformation and accelerate AI- and analytics-ready workflows; financial terms were not disclosed.

MOBOTIX AG Acquires Vaxtor Group (AI-based Video Analytics / ALPR)

January 17, 2022

AI & Machine Learning

MOBOTIX AG has reached an agreement to acquire Vaxtor Group, a Tres Cantos, Spain-based provider of AI-driven video analytics specializing in OCR and Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR). The acquisition strengthens MOBOTIX's AI and deep learning capabilities and creates commercial and development synergies between Vaxtor's analytics and MOBOTIX's camera platforms and video management software.