Apple Acquires InVisage Technologies
November 9, 2017
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.
- Buyers
- Apple Inc.
- Targets
- InVisage Technologies
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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