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EagleNXT Invests in Agilis Air Inc

July 23, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

EagleNXT (AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., dba EagleNXT) made a strategic investment in Ohio-based drone startup Agilis Air Inc. The companies say Agilis Air’s low-cost, modular quadcopter platform complements EagleNXT’s long-endurance fixed-wing UAS systems for integrated, American-made multi-domain unmanned solutions.

Shield AI Acquires Aechelon Technology

March 26, 2026

Cybersecurity

Shield AI agreed to acquire Aechelon Technology, a defense simulation and synthetic reality software company, with the transaction expected to close after customary regulatory approvals. Following closing, Shield AI integrated Aechelon’s high-fidelity simulation and synthetic environment capabilities into its autonomy platform and Hivemind AI pilot, while Aechelon continues to operate independently under Shield AI.

Danelec Acquires Nautilus Labs' AI Technology Platform

November 24, 2023

Transportation

Copenhagen-based Danelec has acquired the AI-based technology platform from New York-based Nautilus Labs to combine Danelec’s onboard data capture hardware and install base with Nautilus Labs’ fleet-performance analytics. The deal adds vessel optimization and advanced machine-learning analytics to Danelec’s offering, while the Nautilus platform will continue to operate and support existing customers under Danelec ownership.

Altia Acquires Aquila Intelligence Solutions

October 24, 2023

Software

Altia, a NorthEdge-backed provider of investigation and intelligence software, has acquired Aquila Intelligence Solutions Ltd, a developer of digital intelligence and investigation tools. The add-on deal expands Altia's digital evidence and investigations capabilities and follows Altia's third prior acquisition since NorthEdge's 2020 investment.

Ambarella Acquires Oculii

October 26, 2021

AI & Machine Learning

Ambarella, Inc. agreed to acquire Oculii Corporation, an Ohio-based developer of adaptive AI radar perception algorithms, to expand Ambarella's edge AI and sensor-fusion capabilities for automotive and other IoT endpoint applications. The acquisition adds Oculii's radar software (which can boost resolution of conventional radar chips) to Ambarella's CVflow SoC portfolio and is expected to close in Ambarella's Q4 FY2022.

Aquila Acquires Infinity Enterprise Lending Systems

September 9, 2021

Software

Aquila, a division of Constellation Software Inc., has completed the acquisition of Infinity Enterprise Lending Systems (Infinity Software), a provider of loan management systems for alternative credit lenders. Infinity will operate as an independent business unit within Aquila, with the Leyva family transitioning ownership and Aquila providing permanent capital and operational support.