Lionbridge Acquires Gengo (including Gengo.ai)
January 16, 2019
Lionbridge has acquired Tokyo-based Gengo and its AI training-data platform Gengo.ai, expanding Lionbridge's machine-learning data, crowdsourcing and localization capabilities. The deal strengthens Lionbridge's presence in Asia and augments its offerings for AI, gaming, life sciences and e-commerce customers; financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Lionbridge
- Targets
- Gengo
- Industry
- AI & Machine Learning
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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