Apple Acquires InVisage Technologies

Apple Acquires Datakalab

April 22, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

Apple acquired Datakalab, a Paris-based AI and computer vision startup, in a discreet deal completed December 17. Datakalab — a 10–20 person team with multiple patents in AI compression and vision — will support Apple's on-device AI features (Photos, Face ID) and future Vision Pro functionality.

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.

Accel-KKR Acquires VisiQuate

October 1, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

Accel-KKR, a technology-focused private equity firm, has acquired VisiQuate, a Santa Rosa-based provider of revenue cycle analytics and AI-powered workflow automation for health systems. The partnership is intended to accelerate VisiQuate’s product innovation, expand its team, and drive growth across healthcare provider customers.

NanoTemper Technologies Acquires Envue Technologies

November 6, 2025

Biotechnology

NanoTemper Technologies has acquired Envue Technologies, a Swedish spinout that developed Nanofluidic Scattering Microscopy (NSM), to expand its single-molecule and label-free analysis capabilities. The deal integrates Envue's NSM technology into NanoTemper's biophysical analysis portfolio and coincides with NanoTemper's launch of the Dianthus α application to enhance early-stage drug discovery workflows.

Apple Acquires Israeli Audio AI Startup Q.ai

January 30, 2026

AI & Machine Learning

Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli audio-focused AI startup, in a deal reported to value the company at roughly $1.6 billion (estimates vary). Q.ai’s ~100 employees, including CEO Aviad Maizels and co‑founders, will join Apple as the company looks to integrate Q.ai’s audio and “silent speech” imaging/ML technology into its hardware and voice-enabled products.

Luminar Technologies Acquires OptoGration Inc.

July 19, 2021

Manufacturing

Luminar Technologies has acquired its exclusive InGaAs photodetector design partner and specialized fabrication partner, OptoGration Inc., securing chip IP and production capacity to support series production of its Iris lidar sensor. The deal brings OptoGration’s founders into Luminar, secures roughly one million InGaAs chips per year capacity (expandable), and deepens integration with Luminar’s Black Forest Engineering assets to accelerate production and reduce costs.