Dynata Acquires Sharpr to Extend Insights Platform

Dynata Acquires 0ptimus Analytics

December 13, 2021

Data & Analytics

Dynata has acquired 0ptimus Analytics, an AI/ML data science and technology company, to strengthen its advertising solutions by making first‑party data more actionable for audience discovery, activation and measurement. The deal adds 0ptimus’ predictive modeling and people‑based audience capabilities to Dynata’s connected data platform, expanding Dynata’s end‑to‑end advertising offering.

Datasharp Acquires Techsalerator

November 5, 2025

Data & Analytics

Datasharp, a data intelligence platform backed by Strada Partners, has acquired Techsalerator, a U.S.-based data marketplace founded by Max Wahba. The deal brings Techsalerator's marketplace, partner integrations, and U.S. distribution strength into Datasharp's platform to accelerate data sourcing, engineering, and global distribution for AI and SaaS customers; Wahba will play a key role in expanding Datasharp's U.S. presence.

SAP Acquires Askdata

July 21, 2022

Data & Analytics

SAP SE has acquired Askdata, a search-driven analytics startup that applies AI and natural-language processing to let users query live data via plain-language search. Askdata's IP will be integrated into SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Analytics Cloud to provide a lightweight, conversational analytics experience; financial terms were not disclosed.

Bright Data Acquires Market Beyond and Launches Bright Insights

September 12, 2022

Data & Analytics

Bright Data has acquired eCommerce insights provider Market Beyond and launched a new division, Bright Insights, to combine web data collection with digital shelf analytics and actionable intelligence. Market Beyond's team will join Bright Data to deliver retail and eCommerce analytics to enterprise customers, expanding Bright Data's product offerings and capabilities in eCommerce intelligence.

Shutterstock Forms Shutterstock.AI and Acquires Pattern89, Datasine and Shotzr

July 27, 2021

AI & Machine Learning

Shutterstock, Inc. launched a new AI-focused subsidiary, Shutterstock.AI, and acquired three AI-driven creative/marketing platforms — Pattern89, Datasine and Shotzr — for aggregate cash consideration of approximately $35 million. The acquisitions are intended to accelerate Shutterstock's predictive creative, computer vision and content-insights capabilities and commercialize data assets from its large content library.

Constant Contact Acquires SharpSpring

June 22, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Constant Contact, backed by Clearlake Capital and Siris Capital, agreed to acquire SharpSpring in an all-cash transaction valued at about $240 million (approximately $17.10 per share), with the deal announced June 22, 2021 and closed September 1, 2021. The acquisition integrates SharpSpring's marketing automation and lead management capabilities into Constant Contact's SMB-focused digital marketing platform to expand CRM and automation offerings and cross-sell across Constant Contact's customer base.