AMD Acquires MK1

AMD to Acquire Nod.ai to Expand Open-Source AI Software Capabilities

October 10, 2023

AI & Machine Learning

AMD signed a definitive agreement to acquire Nod.ai to expand its open AI software capabilities. Nod.ai’s compiler-based automation technology (including SHARK) is expected to accelerate deployment of AI models optimized for AMD hardware across data center, edge, and client platforms.

AMD Acquires Brium to Strengthen Open AI Software Ecosystem

June 4, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has acquired Brium, a small team of compiler and AI software experts, to accelerate its open AI software stack and improve model execution and inference optimization for AMD Instinct GPUs. The deal brings domain-specific compiler and model-execution expertise to AMD to expand performance, reduce developer hardware dependencies, and broaden AMD’s reach into industries such as healthcare, life sciences, finance and manufacturing.

IBM Acquires Seek AI

June 2, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

IBM has acquired Seek AI, a New York–based startup that provides a natural-language AI platform for querying and analyzing enterprise data, for an undisclosed sum. Seek AI will join IBM’s new Watsonx AI Labs in New York City and relocate its headquarters to One Madison, with the technology integrated into IBM’s enterprise AI offerings to accelerate its AI capabilities.

Seedtag Acquires AI-based Performance Platform KMTX

June 14, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Oakley Capital-backed Seedtag has acquired Paris-based KMTX (formerly Keymantics), an AI-driven performance marketing platform that works with 200+ agencies and global brands. The deal brings KMTX's predictive AI models into Seedtag's contextual data stack to create a full-funnel, cookieless advertising solution and accelerate Seedtag's product development and international expansion.

AMD to Acquire ZT Systems for $4.9 Billion

August 19, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

AMD has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ZT Systems, an AI infrastructure provider for hyperscale cloud computing companies, for $4.9 billion in a cash-and-stock deal (including a contingent payment of up to $400 million). The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals, and ZT Systems will join AMD’s Data Center Solutions Business Group after close.

NVIDIA Acquires OctoAI

September 25, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

NVIDIA has acquired Seattle-based OctoAI, a startup that provides tooling and infrastructure to build and run generative AI models. The deal — reported at roughly $165 million before adjustments and with potential incentives that could push consideration higher — brings OctoAI's ML compiler and model-serving technology and team into NVIDIA to bolster its AI infrastructure offerings.