Friday, 18 April, 2025

AI Startups Accelerate Growth Through Acqui-Hires and Mergers Amid Global M&A Surge

In response to the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, startups are increasingly pursuing mergers, acquisitions, and acqui-hires to expedite their AI capabilities and expand into new domains. Notable examples include Ola's AI division, Krutrim, which acquired semiconductor firm Bodhi Computing in 2023 to develop AI chips Bodhi 1 and Bodhi 2, slated for release in 2026 and 2028.