Apple

Apple is a multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets a range of consumer electronics and software products. Its primary offerings include the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, which are complemented by a suite of software applications, operating systems such as iOS and macOS, and services like iCloud. Established in 1976 by Steven Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, Apple has built a reputation for innovation, exemplified by the introduction of the Macintosh, the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface. The company operates globally, selling its products through retail and online stores, as well as through third-party carriers and resellers. With a focus on creating an integrated ecosystem, Apple continues to expand its offerings in areas such as streaming services and augmented reality, while its hardware and software are designed to work seamlessly together. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple ranks among the largest and most admired companies worldwide.

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Tim Cook

CEO

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Senior Vice President of Services

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Past deals in Acquisition

Datakalab

Acquisition in 2024
DatakaLab, incorporated in 2016 and based in Paris, France, specializes in developing advanced algorithms for traffic counting and consumer emotion analysis. The company leverages artificial intelligence and neuroscientific tools to accurately segment data by demographic factors such as age and genre, while also measuring levels of consumer attention. By employing innovative compression and AI acceleration techniques, DatakaLab has transitioned its vision-based output counting solutions from cloud-based systems to edge computing, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced data processing speeds. This approach allows brands to optimize customer insights and drive their transformation and innovation strategies effectively.

DarwinAI

Acquisition in 2024
DarwinAI Corp. is a company that designs and develops a platform for creating deep neural networks aimed at enterprise artificial intelligence. Based in Waterloo, Canada, the company offers GenSynth, a software platform that accelerates the deep learning development cycle for developers and data scientists. GenSynth automatically generates models that meet specific performance targets while ensuring transparency and providing insights into the factors influencing decision-making. DarwinAI's technology, referred to as Generative Synthesis, optimizes and explains deep learning processes, thereby eliminating uncertainties in AI development. Additionally, the company has developed an AI-powered visual quality inspection system for the PCBA manufacturing lifecycle, which utilizes specialized optics and artificial intelligence to detect product defects. This system enhances product quality and consistency, ultimately reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction in manufacturing.

BIS Records

Acquisition in 2023
BIS Records is a classical label that offers a diverse recording repertoire that includes works of contemporary composers and early music.

Mira

Acquisition in 2023
Mira develops mobile augmented reality platforms designed to provide industrial wearables and software technologies. Their software permits the authoring of workflows, procedures, and documents for industrial workflows while keeping the team connected remotely. They enable manufacturing industries to enhance safety in the industrial environment.

WaveOne

Acquisition in 2023
WaveOne, Inc. specializes in developing advanced video and image compression software utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016 and located in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on delivering custom, context-dependent solutions that significantly enhance the efficiency of digital media compression. WaveOne's technology features a codec capable of operating orders of magnitude faster than traditional systems, enabling rapid encoding and decoding of data sets at high speeds. This innovation allows digital media industries to process, print, upload, and share clear images effectively, positioning WaveOne at the forefront of digital media compression advancements.

Credit Kudos

Acquisition in 2022
Credit Kudos Limited operates an online credit scoring platform in the United Kingdom, focusing on enhancing financial inclusion and credit availability. The company allows borrowers to temporarily share their creditworthiness with lenders and brokers by connecting their online banking data. This process enables lenders to quickly assess an applicant's suitability through real-time access to consumer transaction data. Credit Kudos employs machine learning to create precise and transparent credit scorecards and affordability metrics, aiming for a fairer representation of creditworthiness. Its offerings include an online dashboard for issuing affordability requests and the Atlas underwriting platform, which provides insights based on Open Banking data. Additionally, the Reports API facilitates the automation of lending decisions and integration of Credit Kudos data into existing risk models. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, Credit Kudos strives to improve the lending process while prioritizing consumer consent and data privacy.

AI Music

Acquisition in 2022
AI Music Limited, founded in 2017 and based in London, UK, specializes in developing innovative software and tools that leverage artificial intelligence to enhance music integration in various contexts. The company offers products such as Sympaphonic, which aligns advertisements with suitable music; Creative Studio, enabling the rapid creation of diverse audio advertisements tailored to different demographics and activities; Music Discovery, a tool for finding music tracks; and Ossia, which facilitates music mixing. AI Music aims to make music more accessible and relevant by providing solutions for marketers, publishers, fitness professionals, and creative agencies, utilizing its proprietary Infinite Music Engine and advanced technology to deliver personalized and context-aware musical experiences.

Paws

Acquisition in 2021
Paws, Inc., was founded in 1981 by cartoonist Jim Davis, as a creative house to support Garfield licensing.

SourceDNA

Acquisition in 2021
SourceDNA, Inc. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in application store intelligence, providing tools that automatically scan iOS and Android applications to track SDK market share and generate sales leads. The company offers the Searchlight platform, which enables users to analyze and monitor applications for security and quality issues. Additionally, SourceDNA's web service assists developers and service providers in identifying who is using their code by continuously scanning app stores and uploaded binaries for matches. This service operates across multiple platforms and programming languages, helping to detect code components in various software, including mobile apps and firmware. Through its analytics software, SourceDNA serves as a code watchdog, empowering users to make informed decisions regarding the security and integrity of their applications.

Vilynx

Acquisition in 2020
Vilynx, Inc. is a technology company that offers an online platform for managing video content, enhancing viewer engagement, and providing detailed analytics. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Barcelona, Spain, Vilynx enables users to publish, edit, store, share, and browse videos effectively. The platform allows users to create engaging summaries, add rich metadata for improved search capabilities, and generate interactive video clips that attract audience attention. Utilizing machine learning technology, Vilynx enhances video personalization and helps publishers increase viewer engagement, with metrics showing significant improvements in video views and viewing time. The platform also provides comprehensive data analytics, offering insights into viewer behavior and content performance. Through its APIs, clients can access dashboards that reveal which parts of their videos are most engaging, ultimately aiming to maximize audience interaction and boost advertising revenue.

Scout FM

Acquisition in 2020
Scout FM is a hand-curated podcast radio stations personalized with the power of data and artificial intelligence. They create talk radio stations with the latest, highest quality radio shows, and podcasts, and then personalize these stations for each listener. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, the company was founded in 2017 by Cara Meverden, Saul Carlin, and Dan McCartney.

SABH's Big Adventure

Acquisition in 2020
A Software Technology Company.

Spaces

Acquisition in 2020
Spaces, officially formed in January 2016, says it’s already working on a range of VR and mixed-reality projects with companies including NBCUniversal, Microsoft, Big Blue Bubble and the Hettema Group. Platforms it’s developing for include Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Microsoft HoloLens, Samsung Gear VR, PlayStation VR and Google Cardboard. “Spaces has a compelling and clear vision to be the catalyst for companies looking to create VR and MxR (mixed reality) experiences,” Comcast Ventures managing director Michael Yang said in a statement. “Spaces is combining remarkable capabilities, tools and creativity to push the boundaries of the VR frontier.”

Mobeewave

Acquisition in 2020
Mobeewave sees the evolution of cashless payment from cards towards ubiquitous mobile money. By equipping a mobile phone with secure, contactless payment-acceptance capability, Mobeewave’s award-winning patented technology powers a True Wallet Experience for consumers, allowing them to put cash in to their mobile wallets as well as make payments. With Mobeewave, anyone can accept cashless payment for anything, anyhow, enabling in-person consumer-to-consumer transactions, between strangers as well as friends and family, in a secure, trusted and open environment.

Inductiv

Acquisition in 2020
Inductiv developed technology that uses artificial intelligence to automate the task of identifying and correcting errors in data. Having clean data is important for machine learning, a popular and powerful type of AI that helps software improve with less human intervention.

NextVR

Acquisition in 2020
NextVR, Inc. is a company specializing in the development and delivery of advanced video capture technology for virtual reality experiences. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Laguna Beach, California, NextVR has created a platform that transmits live and on-demand virtual reality content in high-definition quality, enabling immersive experiences for sports events, concerts, and cinematic productions. The company holds over 26 patents related to the capture, compression, transmission, and display of virtual reality content, positioning it as a leader in the field. With strategic partnerships with major technology firms, NextVR aims to make virtual reality a mainstream medium for entertainment by ensuring that its content can be streamed effectively over standard home and mobile Internet connections. As a subsidiary of Apple Inc., NextVR continues to innovate in the realm of immersive media, enhancing access and engagement for fans around the world.

Voysis

Acquisition in 2020
Voysis is an Ireland-based AI startup. Voysis works specifically in the speech recognition domain and develops tech that makes it easier for digital voice assistants to understand a user’s natural language. Voysis believes that voice will soon be the first point of contact between ‘man’ and machine. Voysis believes that voice driven natural language interfaces will change the way people interact with consumer and enterprise facing applications by creating more intuitive, efficient, and personalized experiences. Voysis is a voice AI platform that will play a key role in bringing about this change. Voysis' mission is to be the de-facto platform to enable any business to rapidly ‘stand up’ deep domain, brand-specific, intelligent voice systems enabling rich, natural language interactions between their brands and users.

The Dark Sky Company

Acquisition in 2020
The Dark Sky Company focuses on advanced weather forecasting and visualization through its mobile application. The platform utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide precise predictions of precipitation, including rain and snow, at specific locations and down to the minute. This allows users to plan their activities effectively based on accurate weather information, complemented by visually appealing weather representations.

Xnor.ai

Acquisition in 2020
Xnor.ai brings state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to the edge. Xnor’s platform allows companies to run complex deep learning algorithms, formerly restricted to the cloud, locally on a range of devices including mobile phones, drones, and wearables. This new, highly scalable approach ensures complete privacy of data, eliminates the need for connectivity, and significantly reduces memory load and power demands, all without compromising accuracy or performance. Xnor’s industry-leading technology is used by global corporations in aerospace, automotive, retail, photography, and consumer electronics.

Spectral Edge

Acquisition in 2019
Spectral Edge is a technology company focused on developing advanced image processing and enhancement solutions. It utilizes patented image fusion technology combined with deep learning to improve the quality and visibility of images, particularly for individuals with color vision deficiencies. By leveraging the full spectrum of color, Spectral Edge's technology enables the display of multi-modal images that enhance detail and clarity without introducing artifacts. This innovation aims to benefit application developers and enhance the user experience across mass-market devices, allowing for richer and more accessible visual content.

Fashwell

Acquisition in 2019
Fashwell is a developer of a visual search platform that utilizes advanced deep learning algorithms to recognize and tag products in images, specifically in the fashion and furniture sectors. By enabling visual search solutions, Fashwell helps eCommerce businesses enhance user engagement and streamline the shopping experience. Their technology is designed for easy integration into various platforms, allowing retailers and brands to improve conversion rates and create new revenue channels. Through its innovative approach, Fashwell effectively connects content with commerce, making it easier for consumers to discover products visually.

Drive.ai

Acquisition in 2019
Drive.ai, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence software and hardware for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2015 by former lab mates from Stanford University's Artificial Intelligence Lab, the company focuses on creating self-driving technology that utilizes deep learning to enhance safety and adaptability in various driving environments. Drive.ai's offerings include a retrofitted self-driving kit, sensors, systems for vehicle control, communication systems, and an in-car interface. The company's mission is to leverage its innovative technology to save lives and transform the transportation industry. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Drive.ai became a subsidiary of Apple Inc. in June 2019.

Tueo Health

Acquisition in 2019
The name Tueo ("too-ee-oh") comes from a Latin word meaning to observe, care for, and maintain. Tueo Health is creating a solution that puts this meaning to work in asthma management. The solution delivers accurate, objective indicators of asthma control together with clinical insight and understanding of what patients and their families need to achieve the best control and outcomes.

Stamplay

Acquisition in 2019
Stamplay is a low code platform that enables organizations to build high value business process spanning multiple cloud services. The platform provides enterprise integration, process automation, and a citizen experience, enabling business users and IT to collaborate in order to build, operate and roll out automations. Stamplay is a 500Startups and its customer base include Box, MSC Cruise, Lennar and Cisco.

PullString

Acquisition in 2019
PullString, Inc. is an entertainment and technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing interactive applications allowing users to engage in conversation with digital and physical characters. The company's primary offering, the PullString Platform, provides a comprehensive authoring environment, artificial intelligence capabilities, and conversation analytics, catering to various industries such as entertainment, customer service, gaming, and more. This platform supports major conversational channels including Facebook Messenger, Amazon Alexa, and others, enabling the creation of engaging experiences like Call of Duty’s Lt Reyes and Hello Barbie. Founded in 2011 as ToyTalk, PullString has transformed the landscape of computer conversation through its innovative blend of design and technology, allowing organizations to collaboratively develop and publish dynamic voice applications. The company rebranded to PullString in 2016 and has secured significant funding to further its mission in the realm of conversational experiences.

DataTiger

Acquisition in 2019
A marketing-orchestration platform to individually optimize the marketing journeys for your customers in real-time across all channels.

Camerai

Acquisition in 2019
Camerai is a provider of computer vision and augmented reality (AR) technologies aimed at enhancing user experiences across various platforms. The company offers a cross-platform engine that empowers developers, messaging and social platforms, and brands to implement advanced AR features. Camerai’s technology includes capabilities such as full-body AR effects, automatic green screen functionality, and art filters, allowing users to seamlessly integrate new graphics into their photos and videos. With its innovative real-time editing tools, Camerai brings professional-level video editing capabilities to mobile devices, enabling users to superimpose themselves into narratives and enhance their visual content.

Platoon

Acquisition in 2018
Platoon Limited, founded in 2015 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in discovering and nurturing emerging creative talent. The company operates an online platform that supports musicians, artists, writers, filmmakers, and designers in creating, distributing, and commercializing their work. By providing these artists with the necessary tools and resources, Platoon enables them to showcase their talents effectively and gain visibility in the competitive creative industry. As of December 2018, Platoon functions as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

Silk Labs

Acquisition in 2018
Silk Labs Inc. is a machine learning company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform focused on real-time image and audio recognition. Founded in 2015 and based in San Carlos, California, the company offers advanced capabilities such as people detection, facial recognition, and object detection. Silk Labs aims to enhance connected devices by embedding instant cognition into them through its innovative software solutions, leveraging the latest advances in deep neural networks. As of late 2018, Silk Labs operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

Asaii

Acquisition in 2018
Asaii is an automated machine learning A&R and music management platform. The company builds tools that make it easier to discover and develop talent. By aggregating and generating insights on the digital footprints of content and talent on the internet, Asaii contextualizes and creates structures for music business folks. Asaii has built a recommendation engine to quickly identify future and budding hits. Asaii offers two products: a music management dashboard for A&Rs to quickly scout and manage talent and an API for services to integrate a recommendation engine into their platforms. Asaii was founded in August 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California. Asaii was acquired by Apple in October 2018 for under $100 million.

Dialog Semiconductor

Acquisition in 2018
Dialog Semiconductor is a prominent provider of integrated circuits (ICs) specializing in applications for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0. The company designs and manufactures a diverse range of semiconductor components, including power management tools, connectivity products, audio amplifiers, and lighting solutions, which enhance power efficiency and performance across various devices. With a fabless business model, Dialog focuses on innovation in technologies such as Battery Management, Bluetooth low energy, and Wi-Fi, catering to markets like mobile, computing, connected medical, and automotive. The company operates design and manufacturing facilities in Europe and China, with a global presence that includes operations in North America and Asia. Furthermore, Dialog is committed to social responsibility and actively engages in initiatives that benefit its employees, communities, and the environment.

Akonia Holographics

Acquisition in 2018
Akonia Holographics is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, specializing in advanced data storage technologies utilizing holography. Founded by Mark Ayres, Ken Anderson, and Fred Askham, it aims to revolutionize data storage through proprietary volume holographic media. In addition to its focus on holographic data storage, the company is also engaged in the development of GRIN and 3D optics. Its innovations include the creation of thin, transparent smart glass lenses that are capable of displaying vibrant, full-color images with a wide field of view.

Texture by Next Issue

Acquisition in 2018
Texture is a digital magazine platform owned by Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, KKR, Meredith, News Corp, Rogers Media and Time Inc. It is a completely new way for readers to experience the world’s best magazines, reimagined for how people consume content today. Texture combines everything readers know and love about the print magazine experience and layers onto it the power of digital—giving people a curated reading experience that's available anytime, anywhere.

Next Issue Media

Acquisition in 2018
Next Issue Media offers a digital, publishing platform to develop, distribute, sell, and consume paid digital content of magazines and newspapers. The company serves publishers, advertisers, technology companies, e-tailers, and retailers. Founded in 2009, Next Issue Media is based in Palo Alto, California.

Shazam Entertainment

Acquisition in 2017
Shazam Entertainment Limited is a company that specializes in music discovery through its mobile application, Shazam, which is available on iOS, Android, and Windows phones, as well as on MAC and Windows PC platforms. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Shazam enables users to discover, explore, and share their favorite music and television shows. The company has established strategic alliances with several media organizations, including iHeartMedia, Cumulus, Entercom, Cox, and Sun Broadcast Group. In addition to its London headquarters, Shazam operates offices in New York City, Redwood City, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, and North Sydney, Australia. As of September 2018, Shazam operates as a subsidiary of Apple Operations Europe.

Pop Up Archive

Acquisition in 2017
Pop Up Archive is an online platform of tools for organizing and searching digital spoken words. It makes sounds searchable using its speech-to-text technology. Audiosear.ch is a full-­text search and recommendation engine for podcasts and radio — powering the best podcast experiences by automatically knowing everything about podcasts. The Audiosear.ch platform turns speech into text, indexes it, and analyzes it to create millions of data points (i.e. topics, entities, people, recommendations). We help audio distributors, platforms, and advertisers improve listener experiences, audio discovery, and content targeting. Pop Up Archive was launched by Anne Wootton and Bailey Smith in 2012 and is operated from Oakland, California.

Spektral

Acquisition in 2017
Spektral, formerly CloudCutout, is a visual effects company that applies machine learning to image and video editing. Spektral was founded by Henrik Paltoft and Toke Jansen in 2014 after having worked together for a couple of years digitising another of Henrik’s companies, Caramba Imaging. Henrik has worked 20 years in the graphical industry becoming a recognised expert in image optimisation. Toke is an honour's student from Danish Technology University’s division of machine learning and they came up with the idea to build CloudCutout. Henrik had access to thousands of images and great cutouts of all. Toke had the know-how to build an algorithm enabling an automatic move from the original to the cutout.

Vrvana

Acquisition in 2017
Vrvana is a Canadian company that develops a extended reality headset for the gaming community. As a high-tech startup, it is doing research and development in the virtual and augmented reality space. Currently Vrvana is developing Totem, a full-featured 3D VR headset. It was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

InVisage Technologies

Acquisition in 2017
InVisage Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development of QuantumFilm-based image sensors. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on producing advanced image sensors that capture high-fidelity and high-resolution images for various handheld devices, including camera phones and digital cameras. InVisage's technology is designed to absorb the full spectrum of light visible to the human eye, resulting in superior image quality. Its products have applications beyond mobile devices, extending to fields such as security and surveillance, automotive imaging, military, and medical imaging. As of November 2017, InVisage operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

Regaind

Acquisition in 2017
Regaind provides an AI-driven platform designed to help businesses and developers manage large volumes of images by automatically sorting and analyzing photos. The service utilizes machine learning techniques to evaluate images based on factors such as aesthetics, sharpness, exposure, and color palettes. Additionally, Regaind's technology can analyze facial features to determine attributes like gender, age, and emotion. This functionality enables companies and individuals to efficiently organize their photo libraries, regain control over their digital assets, and save time in the process.

SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI)

Acquisition in 2017
SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI) is a world leader in dedicated computer vision applications. Working closely with their clients, they have more than 20 years experience in developing and marketing application-specific gaze & eye tracking systems and OEM solutions. More than 6,000 of their eye tracker systems in operation worldwide are testimony to their continuing success in providing innovative products and outstanding services.

Lattice

Acquisition in 2017
Lattice was born out of the Stanford research project DeepDive, a framework for statistical inference. They are the researchers and creators behind DeepDive, and now they build on top of DeepDive to create products for industry and government. Their mission is to unlock the value in dark data for critical real-world problems.

Workflow

Acquisition in 2017
Workflow connects your apps and services together to automate things you do every day. The company also builds DeskConnect: the missing link between your devices.

RealFace

Acquisition in 2017
RealFace is a developer of advanced facial recognition software that offers a seamless biometric login solution for users. By leveraging innovative technology, the software enhances access to applications on mobile devices and personal computers, allowing for effortless and secure user verification. RealFace specializes in selecting the best photos from various platforms where users' images are stored, ensuring a frictionless experience for consumers when logging in. The company's focus on biometric solutions aims to simplify the authentication process while maintaining high security standards.

Indoor.io

Acquisition in 2016
Indoor.io is an indoor mapping platform that specializes in creating 3D maps of interior spaces. The platform is designed to be integrated into mobile applications and websites, providing users with detailed and interactive representations of indoor environments. In addition to mapping, Indoor.io offers an indoor navigation engine that allows users to efficiently find routes between different points within these spaces. This combination of features consolidates the company's extensive experience and investment in building indoor maps, positioning Indoor.io as a key player in the indoor navigation industry.

Tuplejump

Acquisition in 2016
Tuplejump is a provider of a unified data mining and analysis platform designed to enhance data equity and streamline operations for modern big data solutions. The platform integrates workflows for engineers, analysts, and data scientists, facilitating efficient data processing and reporting. With a focus on user experience, Tuplejump offers a modern visualization framework that allows for flexible sharing and embedding of data insights, thereby optimizing the overall data analysis process for businesses.

Gliimpse

Acquisition in 2016
Gliimpse is a health record management platform that aims to empower individuals to manage and share their personal health data securely. By addressing the challenges of fragmented medical records, Gliimpse aggregates data from various sources into a cohesive, patient-owned health profile. This platform allows users to track their medical history, access information from multiple patient portals, and include their own health data, facilitating a comprehensive overview of their health. Ultimately, Gliimpse provides a means for patients to take control of their health records and share them with trusted parties, enhancing the management of personal health information.

Turi

Acquisition in 2016
Turi is a machine learning platform that specializes in developing big data analytics products. Initially conceived as an open-source project aimed at large-scale machine learning for graph analysis, Turi has significantly broadened its capabilities to encompass tables, text, and images. Its technology is widely utilized for various applications, including recommendation systems, fraud detection, customer sentiment analysis, and the development of predictive applications. Turi serves a diverse clientele, including notable e-tailers and service providers, as well as Fortune 5000 companies such as Zillow, ExxonMobil, Adobe, Pandora, and Bosch. Founded in 2013 in Seattle, Washington, by Danny Bickson, Haijie Gu, Yucheng Low, Joseph Gonzalez, and Carlos Guestrin, Turi continues to be at the forefront of machine learning innovation.

LegbaCore

Acquisition in 2016
LegbaCore is an internet security consultancy firm based in Beltsville, Maryland. The company specializes in providing research and advisory services focused on internet security. In addition to its consultancy offerings, LegbaCore also delivers BIOS-level computer security training, equipping clients with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance their cybersecurity measures.

FlyBy Media

Acquisition in 2016
Flyby Media is a venture-backed company that develops next-generation consumer mobile social applications that connect the physical world with digital content. Its team of mobile industry entrepreneurs and computer vision scientists is dedicated to building new technology that can elevate, rather than replace, real-world experiences. Founded in 2010, Flyby Media is headquartered in New York.

LearnSprout

Acquisition in 2016
LearnSprout is an online data insights service designed specifically for K-12 educators, aiming to enhance the use of data in decision-making to improve student outcomes. Recognizing the challenges that K-12 districts face in managing vast amounts of student data, LearnSprout provides a solution that utilizes live data directly from a district’s student information system. By integrating assessment results, course grades, and attendance, it offers actionable insights into student and school performance. The platform is characterized by its straightforward setup and user-friendly design, making it accessible for educators who need timely and relevant information for daily decision-making. This approach helps demystify data analysis for educators, enabling them to focus on what matters most: fostering student success.

Faceshift

Acquisition in 2015
Faceshift AG, founded in 2011 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in real-time markerless facial motion capture software. The company has developed Faceshift Studio, an innovative solution that analyzes an actor's facial movements, translating them into a blend of basic expressions, head orientation, and eye gaze. This technology is particularly valuable in the media industry, enhancing communication and storytelling through precise facial animation. Faceshift AG also offers various plugins for integration with platforms such as Autodesk Maya and MotionBuilder, facilitating live streaming, expression mapping, rigging, and animation creation. As of November 2015, Faceshift AG operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

Perceptio

Acquisition in 2015
Perceptio is a startup developing technology to let companies run advanced artificial intelligence systems on smartphones without needing to share as much user data. Perceptio is developing "deep learning" technology for smartphones, that allows phones to independently identify images without relying on external data libraries

VocalIQ

Acquisition in 2015
VocalIQ Limited, established in March 2011 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in developing a platform for voice interfaces that facilitate voice enabling of various devices and applications. The company's technology, derived from research conducted by the Spoken Dialogue Systems Group at the University of Cambridge, is applicable in diverse fields such as smartphones, robots, cars, call centers, and gaming. VocalIQ aims to simplify the integration of voice capabilities into everyday technology. In 2015, VocalIQ became a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

Mapsense

Acquisition in 2015
Mapsense, Inc. specializes in a mapping engine and developer tools designed to facilitate the creation of applications for streaming datasets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a high-speed platform that allows users to upload location-tagged data, enabling segmentation, visualization, and sharing of information for improved location-driven decision-making. Mapsense serves a diverse clientele, including media companies, mobile app developers, advertisers, financial institutions, and wildlife research departments. The company aims to address the growing demand for efficient tools to manage the vast amounts of geospatial data generated by nearly 10 billion devices. As of September 2015, Mapsense operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

Privaris

Acquisition in 2015
Privaris has designed and developed a family of key-fob sized, personal, mobile devices that authenticate an individual's identity before interacting with their existing security systems used for granting access to buildings, offices, and garages (physical security), and computers, networks, and websites (logical security), as well as with the latest "wave and pay" contactless point-of-sale terminals for biometrically authenticated credit card transactions.

Metaio

Acquisition in 2015
Founded in 2003, **metaio** is a pioneer in the field of **Augmented Reality** (AR), constantly working on revolutionizing interfaces. We make the digital a natural experience! According to **Gartner Inc.**, Augmented Reality is one of the Top 10 strategic IT technologies of our time and **Juniper Research** recently forecasted $1.5 billion revenue stream by 2015. With Augmented Reality we can access, understand and enjoy digital data when are where we want it. AR is the user interface of a new era and Metaio will pave the way to an augmented future. With more than 10 years of experience, 500 projects, 450 business customer, an international partner network, numerous federal, national and international research projects, a platform with over 140,000 developers, and a comprehensive, patented product portfolio, Metaio is a pioneer and leader in augmented reality technology.

Coherent Navigation

Acquisition in 2015
Coherent Navigation Inc provides space based navigation services. The Company offers satellite navigation hardware, software which includes precise, secure, robust positioning, timing, and communication solutions.

Linx Imaging

Acquisition in 2015
Utilizing state-of-the-art multi aperture imaging technology that combines innovative image processing, advanced sensor and optics technology, our cameras set new standards for image quality parameters such as low light performance, HDR, refocusing, color fidelity, shutter lag and more… LinX cameras are significantly smaller than any camera on the market today, leading the way to DSLR performance in slim handsets. The LinX cameras not only capture 2D images but also acquire very accurate depth information of the complete scene. We allow Apps to freely use the 3D information captured by our camera to achieve amazing new features such as the ability to refocus an image after it has been captured, measurement of the true dimensions of objects, 3D object modeling and real time background replacement for video calls.

Dryft

Acquisition in 2015
Dryft is a virtual keyboard that lets you type naturally on touch screens. You just rest your fingers on the screen and begin typing as you would on a normal keyboard - and just as fast! Dryft allows you to type without looking, preserving the muscle memory you've built up over years of typing. The company is a recent start-up, but already has two patents granted related to the technology, with several more pending. From the founders of Swype, Dryft is the answer to efficient content creation on your tablet. (Dryft is a spin-out of Cleankeys Inc, a company that manufactures cleanable glass-surfaced keyboards for healthcare environments.)

FoundationDB

Acquisition in 2015
FoundationDB is a developer of a scalable NoSQL database designed for mission-critical applications that require high availability and performance. Founded in 2009 by Nick Lavezzo, Dave Rosenthal, and Dave Scherer, the company aims to address the need for transactional NoSQL database systems. FoundationDB offers high-performance multi-key ACID transactions and supports multiple data models, enabling developers to build applications capable of managing large volumes of data and complex workloads. The database features multi-model data storage, fault tolerance, and consistency, ensuring that applications maintain performance and reliability even under demanding conditions.

Camel Audio

Acquisition in 2015
Camel Audio creates innovative synthesizers, effects and sound libraries. Their flagship products are the Free Alchemy Player VST/AU plugin and the Free Alchemy iOS App. Based in Edinburgh in the UK, they are committed to the development of innovative professional audio plugins that strike the optimum balance between flexibility and ease of use. Camel Audio is known for the full version of its software suite which is available via the company's Alchemy software. Previously available for $249, Alchemy included more than 1000 sounds, 5.5GB worth of samples, a powerful additive resynthesis engine, spectral resynthesis, a virtual analog synthesizer, and more. Its powerful engine was highly useful to those who liked to create and manipulate audio for unique sounds. Camel Audio products have won many awards including Electronic Musicians Best Soft Synth 2010 and Keyboards Key Buy Award for Alchemy. Artists who use Camel Audio products include Orbital, Sasha, BT, Coldcut, Peter Gabriel, Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer.

Semetric

Acquisition in 2015
Semetric was founded in 2008 by Gregory Mead, Marie-Alicia Chang and Matthew Jeffery. The Chief Technical Officer, Jameel Syed, was a founding member of life sciences data and business analytics company InforSense. Its Executive Chairman, Dr Jeremy Silver, was previously Chief Executive of Sibelius Software and Vice President, new media at EMI Group in Los Angeles. Executive Vice President, Musicmetric North America, Daniel Savage was previously General Manager of Maverick records and has held positions at Atlantic, Island, and Hollywood Records.

Prss

Acquisition in 2014
Prss launched in 2013, and was the result of the work of the founding team’s creation of Trvl, one of the first iPad newsstand magazines. It was the first iPad-exclusive newsstand publication when it debuted in 2010, and featured a photo-rich design. Trvl won multiple awards, garnered very positive reviews in iTunes and was featured in a Tim Cook keynote speech during WWDC in 2012. Prss was designed to leverage the expertise Trvl co-founders Jochem Wijnands and Michel Elings into an open platform any iPad magazine publisher could use.

BookLamp

Acquisition in 2014
BookLamp.org is a company that specializes in book analytics and recommendation services. It utilizes advanced technology to analyze writing styles, enabling readers to discover books that match their preferences in tone, tense, perspective, action level, description level, and dialogue level. By employing natural language analysis, BookLamp helps users find tailored book suggestions based on their reading habits and interests. This innovative approach to book discovery enhances the reading experience by connecting individuals with titles that resonate with their unique tastes.

Spotsetter

Acquisition in 2014
Spotsetter is a social search engine focused on providing personalized recommendations for places to visit. By utilizing a ranking algorithm, it aggregates and analyzes content created by users across various social networks, allowing individuals to discover trending hotspots and receive insights based on their friends' reviews. The platform is accessible through both web and mobile interfaces, addressing the challenge of navigating the online-to-offline space in a socially relevant manner. Spotsetter emerged from the AngelPad accelerator program in 2012, positioning itself as a significant player in the realm of location-based recommendations.

Beats Electronics

Acquisition in 2014
Beats Electronics specializes in manufacturing and selling premium audio products, including headphones, earphones, speakers, and audio equipment. Founded by renowned artist Dr. Dre and music executive Jimmy Iovine, the company aims to deliver an exceptional music experience that allows fans to hear music as artists intended. Beats Electronics also offers software technology and streaming music subscription services, enhancing the overall listening experience. The company has formed strategic partnerships with various brands to bolster its market presence. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Beats Electronics is committed to providing high-quality audio solutions that resonate with consumers.

LuxVue Technology

Acquisition in 2014
LuxVue Technology Corporation develops low-power, microLED-based displays for consumer electronics applications. LuxVue Technology Corporation was formerly known as Papierlos Corporation. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Santa Clara, California.

Novauris

Acquisition in 2014
Novauris was founded by the founders of Dragon Systems, and is developing voice recognition for mobile devices.

SnappyLabs

Acquisition in 2014
SnappyLabs is all about hand-crafted beautiful mobile- and web-apps that are innovative to the core. SnappyCam, for example, is the fastest smart-phone camera on earth, capable of ultra-high resolution photography at unbelievable high speeds.

BroadMap

Acquisition in 2013
BroadMap specializes in providing geographic information system (GIS) services to both business and government sectors. The company employs a comprehensive approach that combines industry-leading geographic data products with a range of GIS services and solutions. BroadMap's technology team, which boasts over 300 years of combined mapping experience, enables the company to deliver a variety of offerings, including base maps, data layers, geocoding, mapping, boundary creation, and consulting services. Additionally, BroadMap creates custom, turnkey GIS solutions tailored to the specific needs of its partners. This multifaceted strategy has positioned BroadMap as a recognized leader in the GIS market, serving as a one-stop destination for diverse geographic data and services.

Topsy Labs

Acquisition in 2013
Topsy is a social analytics company that gives you instant answers to critical business questions through real-time analysis of public conversations. Operating the world's only index of the public social web, Topsy is used by some of the largest global marketing, news, entertainment, and financial organizations to get real-time insights into a wide variety of business questions: everything from spotting breaking news and identifying customer satisfaction issues, to gauging response to TV programming and understanding political sentiment. Many of the world’s largest brands also use Topsy as their day-to-day social dashboard to discover and track the impact of trending topics and predict future events. Headquartered in San Francisco, Topsy is backed by BlueRun Ventures, Ignition Partners, Founders Fund and Scott Banister. For more information visit: http://about.topsy.com.

Acunu

Acquisition in 2013
Acunu Analytics specializes in providing a platform for low-latency, continuous analytics on big data, enabling real-time insights across various industries such as manufacturing, telecommunications, media, and financial services. The company's offerings include dashboards and embedded applications designed for monitoring and controlling complex environments where high-velocity data is prevalent. Central to Acunu's technology is the Cassandra NoSQL database, and the company actively contributes to its development by sharing innovations with the wider community. Founded in 2009 by a team of researchers and engineers from Cambridge and Oxford, Acunu operates offices in London and California, and is supported by prominent venture capital firms in Europe.

Cue

Acquisition in 2013
Cue (formerly Greplin) is a free service that helps people make the most of their day. Cue intelligently ties together and surfaces useful information at the right time from the accounts they use most, including email, contacts, and calendar. People can see their entire day at a glance or simultaneously search across all of their accounts with Cue.

AlgoTrim

Acquisition in 2013
AlgoTrim™ develops advanced solutions for mobile devices within the fields of data compression, mobile imaging and video, and computer graphics. These solutions are designed to excel in terms of high performance and small memory requirements, making them ideal for mobile devices. Many solutions offered by AlgoTrim are codecs that are the fastest on the market.

Embark

Acquisition in 2013
Embark is a mobile application designed to make it easy to get around cities using mass transit. Among other features, the iOS and Android application tells users when trains and busses are coming and will send push notifications when services are delayed. With over half a million users and rapid growth, Embark's simple and powerful mobile application is designed to bring urban transportation into the age of the smartphone. Embark is available for twelve major transportation systems in the US and the UK and is expanding rapidly. Embark won best transit and mobility app awards from the New York MTA App Quest and NYC Big Apps 3.0 contests.

Matcha

Acquisition in 2013
Matcha is a distributor of consumer electronics based in Newmarket, Canada, established in 1989. The company is recognized as a leading player in the Canadian market, providing access to a wide range of products from notable global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its offerings include wearables, portable audio devices, computer and telephony accessories, and smart home technology, catering to the needs of electronics stores, e-commerce platforms, and specialty retailers. By connecting vendors with competitive pricing and a diverse product portfolio, Matcha supports the evolving demands of the consumer electronics landscape.

Passif Semiconductor

Acquisition in 2013
Passif Semiconductor Corp specializes in the development and manufacturing of low-power wireless communication chips. Founded in 2007 and located in Oakland, California, the company focuses on creating switch-based wireless transceivers designed for small devices. These products are characterized by their low power consumption and compact size, making them suitable for various applications in the growing market for wireless technology.

HopStop.com

Acquisition in 2013
HopStop is a location-based service, providing free door-to-door mass transit, walking, biking, and taxi directions for over 1,000 transit agencies in over 750 cities throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Russia, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand. HopStop pioneered the pedestrian navigation market, and is the #1 ranked transit app in the Apple App Store for both iPhone and iPad as well as the #1 ranked transit app for Android in Google Play and the Amazon App Store. Since 2005, HopStop has calculated over 1 billion API requests for transit directions. In April of 2013, HopStop launched HopStop Live!, the largest crowd-sourced platform for real-time transit information ever created to allow users to report and consume information such as train or bus delays. HopStop Live! works across all 1,000 transit agencies, 25,000 lines and 550,000 stations and stops. HopStop is a private company, and is based in New York City.

Locationary

Acquisition in 2013
Locationary created Saturn, the management and exchange platform for local business places data. Saturn helps companies improve their local business profiles by making it easy to convert and integrate different data sources into their custom format. Saturn also offers a new type of API that everyone can use to exchange this info. Legacy APIs distribute data in the provider's format which makes it difficult to integrate with the subscriber's internal databases which are usually in a different format. With Saturn, you can push information in whatever format you're using, and your subscribers can receive real-time updates in whatever custom format they need.

PrimeSense

Acquisition in 2013
PrimeSense specializes in 3D-sensing and machine-vision technologies that enable digital devices to perceive their environment similarly to humans. The company's innovative products include a sensor that captures user movements and surroundings, coupled with a processing unit that interprets these inputs. This technology allows for natural interaction without the need for wearable devices, promoting a seamless user experience. PrimeSense's solutions can enhance video gaming by enabling body movement and gestures, facilitate interactions with digital interfaces without traditional input devices, and improve video communication through features like virtual backgrounds. The company's approach aims to create robust and user-friendly experiences across various applications, making advanced interaction accessible and intuitive.

Catch.com

Acquisition in 2013
Catch.com (formerly Snaptic) is a market leader for Android smartphones and tablets. Millions have downloaded our mobile apps, including Catch Notes, AK Notepad and Compass. Our mobile apps also run on iOS and the web, and we are just getting started. Catch.com was founded in 2008 and is on the cusp of a seismic shift driven by growth in smartphone use -- reinventing how people interact, collaborate and discover what’s important to them.

WiFiSLAM

Acquisition in 2013
WiFiSLAM specializes in technologies for indoor location-based services, allowing users to determine their location within Wi-Fi-enabled buildings. Its innovative technology operates seamlessly on smartphones and requires no initial setup, making it accessible and user-friendly. By leveraging existing Wi-Fi infrastructure, WiFiSLAM enhances navigation and location accuracy indoors, catering to various applications and industries that benefit from precise indoor positioning.

Color Labs

Acquisition in 2012
Color is advancing the post-PC revolution by inventing new applications that bring people together through proximity, social and visual presentation. Founded and led by a team of proven engineers and entrepreneurs, Color is located in Palo Alto, California. To learn more about Color please visit http://www.color.com

Particle

Acquisition in 2012
Particle is a product foundry which makes useful and inventive tools that marry technology and community riding the wave of the new media revolution.

Authentec

Acquisition in 2012
AuthenTec is a provider of mobile and network security solutions aimed at protecting individuals and organizations. The company specializes in encryption technology, fingerprint sensors, and identity management software, which are essential for secure networking, content and data protection, and access control on personal computers and mobile devices. AuthenTec's innovative fingerprint security technology has been integrated into a wide range of portable electronics, with over 100 million fingerprint sensors shipped globally, including more than 15 million for mobile phones. The company serves a diverse clientele, including major technology and telecommunications firms. Founded in 1998 and based in Melbourne, Florida, AuthenTec emerged from Harris Semiconductor and has since established itself as a leader in mobile security software and biometrics solutions.

Redmatica

Acquisition in 2012
A small startup that specializes in digital music-editing apps.

Chomp

Acquisition in 2012
Chomp, Inc., founded in 2009 by Ben Keighran and Cathy Edwards, is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in app search technology. Its innovative platform enables users to find applications based on their functionalities rather than just their names, addressing the challenges posed by the overwhelming number of apps available for download. Chomp employs a patent-pending algorithm that effectively matches user needs with app capabilities, enhancing the search experience for consumers. Additionally, the company assists developers in integrating app search features into their content. Chomp's technology supports search functionalities for various clients, including major companies like Verizon and 148Apps.com. In February 2012, Chomp was acquired by Apple, further solidifying its impact on the app discovery landscape.
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