OpenAI has acquired Torch, a startup focused on consolidating medical information for AI applications. This deal, announced on January 12, 2026, marks a significant step in OpenAI's expansion into health management services, although the financial terms remain undisclosed.
Curion, a leader in consumer insights, has announced its merger with Blue Yonder Research, a prominent U.K. R&D product insight agency. This partnership is designed to enhance their global capabilities in delivering human-centered product insights.
Verdane has announced the sale of its portfolio company Bildeler.no to Evity, a Swedish investment firm. This acquisition marks the culmination of Verdane's investment in Bildeler.no, which began in 2019, and highlights the company's growth in the automotive spare parts market.
De Groot Installatiegroep has announced the acquisition of Randstad Elektrotechniek B.V., a move aimed at strengthening its foothold in niche markets within the utility and industrial sectors. The deal was announced on October 1, 2023.
Flix, a global leader in travel technology, announced today its acquisition of a majority stake in Flibco, a prominent European airport transfer platform. This move aims to bolster Flix's presence in the airport shuttle market and accelerate Flibco's growth within the Flix Group.
Van Sloun Stomerij, a long-established family-owned dry-cleaning business in Heerlen, has been acquired by calm.ceo. The transaction secures the company’s long-term continuity and preserves its craftsmanship, aligning with calm.ceo’s focus on sustaining and optimizing traditional SME businesses.
SoftProject, a leading provider of Business Process Management software, has announced its acquisition of dataspot., an Austria-based metadata management and data governance solutions provider. This marks SoftProject's second acquisition since partnering with Main Capital Partners in June 2024.
clearXperts has acquired a majority stake in Teledesk Group, a leading service provider for the insurance sector, as part of its strategy to diversify and strengthen its service offerings. The deal was announced on January 9, 2026.
Nieman Raadgevende Ingenieurs has announced the acquisition of Het GeluidBuro, effective January 1, 2026. This strategic move aims to bolster Nieman's capabilities in environmental noise and acoustics consulting.
