Studio Media Group Acquires Darwin CX from ZoomerMedia

Darwin CX to Acquire Poool to Build Integrated Subscription Platform for Publishers

March 4, 2026

Cloud & SaaS

Darwin CX has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Poool, which provides dynamic journey builder tools for publishers. The deal combines Darwin CX’s back-end subscription management and fulfillment capabilities with Poool’s front-end engagement and conversion tools to create an end-to-end subscription platform for media companies.

DatChat Acquires AI-driven Media Organization Tool to Enhance Myseum

August 27, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

DatChat, Inc. entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the source code and full rights to an AI-driven media library organization tool to be integrated into its Myseum digital legacy platform. The acquisition (agreement dated August 27, 2024) was paid via 8,000,000 restricted shares of Dragon Interact, Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of DatChat, and is intended to enhance media tagging, renaming and organization capabilities ahead of Myseum's Fall 2024 release.

Apple Acquires DarwinAI to Boost On‑Device AI

March 14, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

Apple quietly acquired Canadian AI startup DarwinAI earlier in 2024, adding dozens of DarwinAI employees to its AI team. DarwinAI’s technology — focused on making AI models smaller and faster and on visual inspection for manufacturing and supply chains — will be used to help Apple run more AI capabilities on devices for iOS 18 and other products.

ZoomerMedia Limited Acquires Curiocity Group Inc.

February 20, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Toronto-based ZoomerMedia Limited completed the $5.0 million cash acquisition of Curiocity Group Inc., a Calgary-area digital media publisher focused on hyper-local food, experiences and deals. The purchase expands ZoomerMedia's Zoomer Digital Network and strengthens its local reach in Alberta (Calgary and Edmonton) and across Canada, adding Curiocity's large digital audience to ZoomerMedia's portfolio.

ZoomerMedia Acquires The Peak Media Collective Inc.

June 8, 2023

Media & Entertainment

ZoomerMedia Limited (TSXV: ZUM) completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of The Peak Media Collective Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of $5.0 million (consisting of $3.5 million cash and a $1.5 million promissory note). The deal expands ZoomerMedia's digital publishing roster and audience reach by adding The Peak's newsletters, podcasts, and social platforms aimed at modern Canadian business leaders.

Pagaya Acquires Darwin Homes

January 11, 2023

Real Estate

Pagaya Technologies acquired Austin-based Darwin Homes to expand its single-family rental (SFR) platform by integrating Darwin's proptech software, operations and leadership. The deal makes Darwin a wholly owned subsidiary and is intended to create a data-rich, end-to-end SFR offering for residents, investors and service providers.