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Apple

Cupertino, California, United States

Apple designs and sells consumer hardware, software, and services, including iPhone, Mac, iPad, and its iOS and macOS platforms, plus major creative/professional media products and subscriptions.

Focus Areas
Mobile operating systems (iOS, iPadOS), Desktop operating systems (macOS), Consumer and professional creative software ecosystem
Website
www.apple.com

Tracked deals

5

5 tracked deals across 2024-2026.

Recent pace

4

4 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

5 buyout

Apple Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 2 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 2 years for Apple. 1 2024 ~5 est. 4 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Apple Acquires Sonera
    September 8, 2026
    Buyer
    Apple
    Target
    Sonera
    Industry
    Healthcare Services
    Location
    California, United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Apple acquired Sonera, a California-based company developing non-invasive magnetic sensors to measure neural and muscular signals. The technology could support future Apple health monitoring, accessibility, prosthetics, and brain-computer interface-style interactions, potentially via devices like the Apple Watch.

  • Apple To Acquire PlasmaSolve
    August 3, 2026
    Buyer
    Apple Inc.
    Target
    PlasmaSolve
    Industry
    AI & Machine Learning
    Location
    Czech Republic
    Type
    Buyout

    Apple has agreed to acquire PlasmaSolve, a Czech materials science company that develops simulation software for plasma-based manufacturing processes. The European Commission filing says an Apple subsidiary will purchase all outstanding shares and offer employment to certain PlasmaSolve employees, though financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Amazon to Acquire Globalstar in $11.6 Billion Satellite Connectivity Push
    April 14, 2026
    Buyer
    Amazon.com, Inc., Apple Inc.
    Target
    Globalstar, Inc.
    Industry
    Telecommunications
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Amazon announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Globalstar for about $11.57 billion (around $90 per share) in a cash-and-stock deal. The acquisition adds Globalstar’s satellite infrastructure, spectrum licenses, and mobile satellite services capabilities to Amazon’s Amazon Leo low Earth orbit network, with Amazon planning to launch direct-to-device services starting in 2028.

  • Apple Acquires MotionVFX
    March 20, 2026
    Buyer
    Apple
    Target
    MotionVFX
    Industry
    Software
    Location
    Poland
    Type
    Buyout

    Apple acquired MotionVFX, a Poland-based developer of plug-ins, templates, and advanced tools for Final Cut Pro. The deal is intended to deepen Apple’s professional video-creator ecosystem and support subscription-driven offerings around Final Cut Pro and related services.

  • Apple Acquires DarwinAI to Boost On‑Device AI
    March 14, 2024
    Buyer
    Apple
    Target
    DarwinAI
    Industry
    AI & Machine Learning
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    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.

Related Acquisition Pages

AI & Machine Learning Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by Apple. Healthcare Services Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Apple. Software Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Apple. Telecommunications Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by Apple. Acquisitions in California 1 tracked deal by Apple.

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