#M&A

Coverage of M&A explores how startup acquisitions, mergers, and strategic exits reshape the venture capital and AI landscape. It highlights the capital, consolidation, and growth dynamics that influence founders, investors, and emerging technology companies.

Intel agrees to buy Classiq in reported $2.3B deal

Intel said it will acquire Israeli quantum-software startup Classiq and build a fuller quantum stack around its hardware

Nov 8, 2026 · 3 min

China blocks SoftBank's ABB robotics deal

China halted SoftBank’s planned $5.375 billion ABB Robotics acquisition, and the companies are exploring ways to salvage it.

Nov 8, 2026 · 4 min

eToro agrees to buy LB Finanzas in Argentina

eToro said it will acquire Rosario-based LB Finanzas to strengthen its Latin American presence. Terms were undisclosed.

Nov 8, 2026 · 3 min

Cognition acquires Corridor for Devin Security

Cognition is bringing Corridor into Devin Security to help detect code vulnerabilities earlier in AI-driven development.

Nov 7, 2026 · 3 min

XMax signs $4.12M deal for Hexa Creation

XMax agreed to buy Hexa Creation, a vertical GaN chip startup, in a cash deal that remains subject to closing conditions.

Oct 15, 2026 · 3 min

Schneider Electric agrees to buy PTC for $22.6B

Schneider Electric will acquire PTC in an all-cash deal valuing the industrial software company at about $22.6 billion.

Oct 10, 2026 · 4 min

Altaris closes $600M Clarivate life sciences deal

Altaris has completed its acquisition of Clarivate’s Life Sciences & Healthcare business, leaving Clarivate focused on academia

Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min

Locafy to buy Map Labs assets for up to $3M

Locafy agreed to acquire Map Labs for up to $3 million, saying the deal could add about $2 million in ARR and $900,000 in EBIT in 2026.

Oct 8, 2026 · 3 min