Technology Software & Gaming M&A Transactions

YipitData

Carlyle-backed YipitData is considering a sale, potentially valued at $3 billion, amidst high demand for alternative data and AI-driven insights.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces acquisition of PCI Energy Solutions, enhancing its energy management software and grid optimization offerings.

Payments giant Stripe buys AI model routing firm OpenRouter for $7.5B, integrating payments and AI infrastructure to optimize compute spending for businesses.

Stripe acquires OpenRouter, forging a critical financial and intelligence network for the rapidly expanding AI economy. Learn about the implications for AI infrastructure.

OpenRent

Global investment firm CVC secures controlling interest in OpenRent, the UK's largest direct-to-landlord rental platform, marking a significant milestone for the proptech leader.

STAEDEAN strengthens its Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and integration offerings with the strategic acquisition of Golden EDI, boosting cross-platform connectivity.

Stripe Inc. acquires AI model routing platform OpenRouter Inc. in a multi-billion dollar deal, bolstering its AI economic infrastructure.

US private equity firm Ridgeview acquires UK automotive software firm Pinewood Technologies for $739M, focusing on AI and data expansion.

Inturai Ventures secures DomeCommand drone swarm AI IP for up to C$6.025M, enhancing its AI and defense technology offerings with milestone-based equity.

Stripe acquires OpenRouter for $7 billion, enhancing its AI capabilities by integrating a vast AI model marketplace with its existing financial tools.

Stripe's $7 billion acquisition of OpenRouter creates a unified AI model access and cost management platform, enhancing its fintech and AI infrastructure offerings.

Qualtrics implements workforce adjustments after its $6.75B acquisition of Press Ganey Forsta, aiming for operational synergy in healthcare experience management.

Alliant Insurance Services acquires Nava Benefits, integrating AI technology to revolutionize employee benefits administration and client solutions.

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Cribl Inc. enhances its AI security capabilities by acquiring Radiant Security's autonomous alert investigation technology. Learn more about this strategic move.

Alibaba Group divests its gaming arm, Lingxi Games, to Trustar Capital for over $1.5 billion, signaling a strategic shift towards core technologies.

Financial giant Stripe acquires AI model aggregator OpenRouter, a move set to simplify LLM access and boost AI adoption across industries.

Kodeon's largest acquisition to date, Breethe, joins its AI-powered life-improvement app family. Strategic expansion in the digital wellness sector.

Swissbit

Ardian is reportedly exploring a multi-billion dollar sale of Swissbit, its industrial storage and data security solutions provider, with UBS advising on the process.

Oakley Capital takes majority control of Graphwise, an Austrian graph AI technology provider, signaling significant growth potential in the AI sector.

Oakley Capital takes controlling interest in Graphwise, a key enterprise AI data platform, marking a significant Bulgarian tech exit and expansion opportunity.

Graphwise

Oakley Capital invests in Graphwise, a leader in knowledge graphs for AI, aiming to boost reliability and reduce costs. Learn more about this strategic acquisition.

Brinqa Inc. acquires PlexTrac Inc., bolstering its exposure management platform with offensive security validation and penetration testing capabilities. Learn more.

Fortinet

Fortinet Inc. strengthens its AI security portfolio by acquiring Virtue AI Inc., focusing on protecting dynamic agentic AI systems.

Weave Communications

Francisco Partners acquires Weave Communications in a $650M deal, taking the healthcare software provider private. Focus on AI and practice management growth.

TIC Solutions

TIC Solutions completes three acquisitions, integrating we-do-IT, GeoVerra Holdings, and Core Group to enhance its engineering and geospatial services.

Seismic

Seismic and Highspot unite, forming a GTM performance powerhouse. The combined entity leverages AI and data to drive revenue execution for 2,500+ customers.

THL Partners takes majority stake in Queue-it, a leading traffic orchestration platform, to enhance digital traffic management and bot mitigation solutions.

Swissbit

Ardian is reportedly seeking a multi-billion dollar exit for Swissbit, its industrial memory solutions company. UBS is managing the potential divestiture process.

Google acquires Spirit Airlines' extensive digital archive for $10 million, including millions of emails and chats, to enhance AI model development.

HR Path strengthens its global HR transformation services by acquiring Grupo PHR, enhancing its reach across Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina.

Ondas Holdings acquires Aran Defense from Aran Mo'ap for $27M in stock, bolstering its Israeli defense technology presence.

Uplift Investors invests in Engage fi, a key player in financial technology advisory, to drive modernization and AI integration for banks and credit unions.

Private equity firms Carlyle and CVC Capital Partners are reportedly considering a joint €1 billion bid for European security firm Bauwatch from owner Franz Haniel & Cie.

Spin Master acquires Hapiko, creator of the AI-powered Stickerbox, signaling a major investment in the future of interactive children's play and technology.

TTM Technologies acquires Epiq Solutions from Veritas Capital for $1.1 billion, strengthening its position in the aerospace and defense technology market.

Trustar Capital acquires Lingxi Games from Alibaba for over $1.5 billion. Strategic carve-out bolsters Alibaba's AI pivot and Trustar's gaming portfolio.

TTM Technologies buys Epiq Design Solutions for $1.1B, with Veritas Capital exiting. Focus on advanced defense electronics and radio technology.

Stripe Inc. acquires AI model aggregator OpenRouter Inc. for over $7 billion, enhancing its position in the AI economy and developer infrastructure.

Payments leader Stripe acquires AI model routing specialist OpenRouter for over $7 billion, enhancing its infrastructure offerings and addressing enterprise AI cost management.