Apple Acquires Datakalab

OpenAI Acquires Glass Imaging

September 15, 2026

AI & Machine Learning

OpenAI reportedly acquired Glass Imaging in a deal valued at more than $300 million. The startup’s AI computational photography technology and engineering team are expected to support OpenAI’s expansion from AI software into consumer hardware.

Accenture Acquires Keepler Data Tech

April 8, 2026

AI & Machine Learning

Accenture has acquired Keepler Data Tech, a Spanish cloud-native AI and data consultancy, to expand its end-to-end AI and data capabilities in Spain and across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. More than 240 Keepler professionals will join Accenture, strengthening delivery of advanced analytics, generative AI and agentic AI solutions grounded in data foundations.

PurpleLab Acquires KAID Health

September 3, 2025

Healthcare Services

PurpleLab has acquired KAID Health to combine PurpleLab’s large-scale structured claims data with KAID Health’s AI and natural language processing capabilities, creating an integrated view of patient journeys across structured and unstructured data. The acquisition is intended to expand PurpleLab’s AI-powered healthcare intelligence offerings and accelerate capabilities for coding accuracy, care management, clinical research, and value-based care initiatives.

Apple Acquires Image Editing Company Pixelmator

November 4, 2024

Software

Apple announced it is buying Lithuania-based Pixelmator, a developer of image editing apps for Mac and iOS. The deal is subject to regulatory approval, and Pixelmator stated its Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps will not face any material changes at this time.

Apple Acquires DarwinAI to Boost On‑Device AI

March 14, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

Apple quietly acquired Canadian AI startup DarwinAI earlier in 2024, adding dozens of DarwinAI employees to its AI team. DarwinAI’s technology — focused on making AI models smaller and faster and on visual inspection for manufacturing and supply chains — will be used to help Apple run more AI capabilities on devices for iOS 18 and other products.

Apple Acquires InVisage Technologies

November 9, 2017

Manufacturing

Apple has acquired InVisage Technologies, a startup that developed QuantumFilm imaging sensor technology and related nanomaterials to improve camera performance in space-constrained devices. The deal brings InVisage's imaging capabilities and team into Apple to support camera, authentication (FaceID), AR/VR and other imaging-focused initiatives.