Canva Acquires Affinity (Serif)

Canva Acquires Simtheory and Ortto

April 8, 2026

Cloud & SaaS

Canva announced the acquisitions of Simtheory, an AI collaboration and agent management platform, and Ortto, a customer data and marketing automation company. The deals are intended to expand Canva’s AI and marketing capabilities, helping it evolve from a design tool into an end-to-end system that supports the full work and marketing lifecycle.

Monotype Imaging Acquires Extensis

November 18, 2024

Software

Monotype Imaging Inc. has acquired Extensis, a provider of font management solutions, integrating Extensis’ Connect software and team into Monotype to create an all‑in‑one inventory and font software solution. The deal brings Extensis’ employees in the US, UK, and Germany into Monotype; Extensis’ CEO and CFO are stepping away as part of the transition. The acquisition aims to combine Monotype’s library of over 150,000 fonts with Extensis’ management capabilities to expand product offerings and customer value.

Canva Acquires Leonardo.ai to Bolster Generative AI Capabilities

July 29, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

Canva has acquired Sydney-based generative AI startup Leonardo.ai in a cash-and-stock deal, with all ~120 Leonardo.ai employees joining Canva. The acquisition will keep Leonardo.ai operating independently while integrating its technology into Canva’s Magic Studio to expand API offerings, model R&D and accelerate generative AI product development.

Adobe Acquires Figma

November 7, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Adobe entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Figma, a web-first collaborative design platform, for approximately $20 billion in cash and stock. The deal is expected to close in 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and Figma stockholder approval.

Adobe Acquires ContentCal

December 8, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Adobe has entered into an agreement to acquire ContentCal, a London-based social media planning and content marketing SaaS. The acquisition will bring ContentCal's scheduling, publishing and reporting capabilities into Adobe's creative products (including Adobe Express) to expand social media workflow and Creator Economy offerings.

Accenture Acquires Zafin's Professional Services Assets

December 12, 2019

Software

Accenture has agreed to acquire select employees and professional services assets from Zafin and will become a preferred integrator for Zafin's financial services software platform under a strategic alliance. The deal, intended to strengthen Accenture's integration and development capabilities for financial services clients while allowing Zafin to focus on product innovation, is expected to close in Q1 2019; terms were not disclosed.