OpenEvidence Acquires AI Advertising Startup Amaro

Klaviyo to Acquire Agency Team and Technology to Expand AI Agent Capabilities

August 6, 2026

Cloud & SaaS

Klaviyo (autonomous B2C CRM) has agreed to acquire the team and proprietary software technology of Agency, an AI-native customer success company led by Elias Torres. Following closing, Torres is expected to become Klaviyo’s Chief Product Officer and lead Klaviyo’s agent product line, including Composer and Customer Agent.

OpenAI Acquires AI Consulting and Engineering Firm Tomoro

May 5, 2026

AI & Machine Learning

OpenAI has agreed to acquire Tomoro, an applied AI consulting and engineering firm focused on mission-critical workflows. The acquisition will add about 150 Forward Deployed Engineers and Deployment Specialists to OpenAI’s newly formed OpenAI Deployment Company, expected to help enterprises move from AI pilots to production deployments.

Veeva Systems Acquires Ostro

March 10, 2026

AI & Machine Learning

Veeva Systems announced it has acquired Ostro, an AI-driven brand engagement platform for life sciences that provides patients and doctors immediate, compliant answers via chat. The approximately $100 million cash purchase includes long-term equity retention grants, and Ostro will continue operating as an independent unit led by CEO Chase Feiger.

Mindgruve Acquires Hamburg-based Ameo

January 22, 2026

Marketing & Advertising

Mindgruve has acquired Hamburg-based commerce agency Ameo to accelerate its European expansion and deepen its retail media and Amazon execution capabilities. Ameo founder Sönke Hansen will join Mindgruve as SVP of Commerce for Europe; financial terms were not disclosed and Makanta advised Ameo.

Capital A Acquires Majority Stake in ARVOO Imaging Products

October 20, 2023

AI & Machine Learning

Capital A (Capital A Investment Partners) has acquired a majority stake in ARVOO Imaging Products to fund the company’s next growth phase and support international expansion. ARVOO’s management (CEO Fons Grijpink and CTO René Voorwinden) remain in operational control while Capital A will act as a sponsor to accelerate globalization and pursue a selective buy-and-build strategy.

Kochava Acquires Machine Advertising

February 14, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Kochava has acquired Machine Advertising to integrate the company's Always-on Incremental Measurement (AIM) product into Kochava's measurement and attribution suite. The deal is intended to strengthen Kochava's measurement capabilities and support expansion of its presence in the EMEA region.