Enterprise Startup Acquisition

Deals/Contracts/Partnerships

EIIR Provider Solutions/Capabalities

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  Aptiv, Audi invest $285 million in software company TTTech Auto giving the Austrian firm a valuation of $1 billion

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 2

  Stellantis Ventures Launches with ?300 Million Fund to Propel Innovation Uptake

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

EIIR Buyer GIC/R&D Best Practices/Solutions

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  thyssenkrupp Materials Services has acquired the data analysis and data science company Westphalia DataLab GmbH. As part of its Materials as a Service strategic development, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is investing in new digital business models, pa

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 2

  Becton Dickinson buys Parata Systems for $1.5 B. Parata's revenue was $220 M and it expands BD's offerings into new market of Pharmacy Automation Technologies for Hospitals, Retail Pharmacy, Long-Term Care and Home Settings

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 3

  Safran invests in Sintermat, a deep-tech startup specialized in innovative materials

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 4

  Unilever to acquire majority stake in Nutrafol

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 5

  Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a joint development agreement with Coast Autonomous Inc. to speed up the development and launch of robotic solutions. In the initial phase, the partnership between Kalmar and Coast Autonomous will focus on the autonomous driving functionality of the Kalmar RoboTractor - an autonomous terminal tractor. Kalmar has also become a minority shareholder of Coast Autonomous, an autonomous driving startup in US.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 6

  Pratt & Whitney and Air bp Sign MOU on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Testing and Research

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 7

  Rio Tinto to invest in battery technology firm Inobat Auto. The investment will support the completion of Inobat’s research and development (R&D) centre in Slovakia.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 8

  Philips to expand its cardiac diagnostics and monitoring portfolio with the acquisition of Cardiologs, a France-based medical technology company focused on transforming cardiac diagnostics using artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 9

  Zoom to Acquire Kites GmbH which will help Zoom’s engineering team advance the field of Machine Translation by providing multi-language translation capabilities for Zoom users in meetings.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 10

  Fossil-free steel a giant step in Scania’s decarbonisation. Scania to invest in and enter into a partnership with the company H2 Green Steel (H2GS).

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 11

  Medtronic acquires Digital Surgery, a British company developing artificial intelligence, data analytics and digital education and training software for computerized surgery. With the acquisition, Medtronic will integrate Digital Surgery’s AI- and data-driven techniques into its laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery technologies.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 12

  The BMW Group is systematically implementing its sustainability goals. As announced today, the company is investing in an innovative method for CO2-free steel production developed by American startup Boston Metal, through its venture capital fund, BMW i Ventures.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 13

  Unilever and Innova Partnerships have launched a joint venture biotechnology company, Penrhos Bio, to commercialise a technology that means self-cleaning surfaces could become a reality.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 14

  Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in Driivz, a leading global EV charging software company which has developed a platform for managing large charging networks for electric vehicles from end-to-end.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 15

  Alstom invests in railway cybersecurity specialist Cylus and signs strategic cooperation agreement.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 16

  Continental Expands LiDAR Technology Portfolio by Investing in Robotic Vision and Sensing Pioneer AEye. The R&D priority in LiDAR is increasing the range and accuracy of object and human identification.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 17

  Evonik Venture Capital acquires stake in leading Chinese 3D printing specialist. UnionTech has extensive experience in manufacturing and distributing 3D printing materials. New applications for the growth market of high-performance photopolymer resins.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 18

  Hitachi Rail invests in Hyperloop Transportation Technologies. Hitachi Rail will integrate hyperloop’s capsule travelling system with its signalling technology, the European Rail Traffic Management System, at HyperloopTT’s R&D centre in Toulouse.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 19

  Honeywell makes investment in Trinity Mobility provider of IoT based smart cities platform.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 20

  Israeli startup RoadMetric, which develops AI-powered machine vision analytics for law enforcement, announced that it has been acquired by Australian smart traffic management company, Redflex Traffic Systems.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 21

  Nestlé acquires healthy meal startup Freshly for $1.5 billion. Trend: Investment in healthy meal category will grow.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 22

  Unity acquires Israeli 3D scanning startup RestAR. The Israeli company’s technology allows users to create quality 3D models by scanning products in under one minute with a mobile device and without requiring any technical background or having to use any special hardware

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

Other News

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  Volvo Cars has taken full ownership of its autonomous driving software division Zenseact. It said it acquired the remaining 13.5 percent of shares in Zenseact from automotive software and hardware company ECARX

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2023

• 2

  Hewlett Packard Enterprise acquires Pachyderm to expand AI-at-scale capabilities with reproducible AI

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2023

• 3

  Volvo Group Venture Capital AB invests in Waabi, developing the next generation of autonomous trucking technology

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2023

• 4

  ZF Acquires Intellic to Advance Next Generation Fleet Connectivity for Commercial Vehicles

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2023

• 5

  Bayer acquires Blackford Analysis Ltd. bolstering the company?s position in digital medical imaging

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2023

• 6

  Walmart to acquire Alert Innovation, developer of robotic e-grocery fulfillment technologies. Walmart began working with Alert Innovation in 2016 to build custom technology for its micro-fulfillment centers.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 7

  GKN Aerospace has acquired Sweden-based Permanova Lasersystem AB to enhance additive manufacturing (AM) capability within its Engines business.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 8

  bp accelerates and expands in bioenergy, agreeing to buy leading US biogas company Archaea Energy

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 9

  Danfoss announces intent to acquire German compressor manufacturer BOCK GmbH to strengthen expertise in CO2 and natural refrigerants technology

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 10

  LEGO Group's investment arm acquired Israeli edtech firm BrainPOP for $875 million.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 11

  LEGO Group's investment arm acquired Israeli edtech firm BrainPOP for $875 million.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 12

  Lear Corporation announced the strategic acquisition of InTouch Automation, a supplier of Industry 4.0 technologies and complex automated testing equipment critical in the production of automotive seats.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 13

  LG Chem Makes Equity Investments in Battery Recycling Company, Jae Young Tech

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2022

• 14

  Bosch plans acquisition of the MoTeC Group.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 15

  Johnson Controls acquires Tempered Networks to bring zero trust cybersecurity to connected buildings worldwide

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 16

  thyssenkrupp Automotive Body Solutions acquires a stake in the start-up cap-on

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 17

  Walmart to acquire AR optical startup Memomi. The Israeli-founded startup has developed technology to enhance virtual optical try-on experiences, helping customers virtually ?try on? eyewear in real-time

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 18

  Continental Strengthens Industrial Business with Acquisition of NorrVulk AB in Sweden

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 19

  Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in Optibus, a software company for efficient sustainable bus operations

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 20

  Continuing its cybersecurity expansion strategy, Thales is acquiring OneWelcome, a European leader in the fast growing market of cloud base Customer Identity and Access Management, for a total consideration of ?100 million

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 21

  BRP has announced the acquisition of an 80% stake in Pinion GmbH, a pioneer in gearbox technology based in Denkendorf, Germany. Driven by a passion to shape sustainable mobility, Pinion?s team of over 60 full-time employees designs, develops, assembles and sells mechanical gearboxes for traditional and electric bicycles.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 22

  BorgWarner Acquires Rhombus Energy Solutions.Supports expansion in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) DC Fast Charging and enabling software market

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 23

  Infineon acquires startup Industrial Analytics and strengthens its offering in AI-powered analysis of machinery and industrial equipment

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 24

  Harman acquires Israeli in-cabin radar sensing startup Caaresys. The Israeli startup has developed a small radar that utilizes biometrics to detect the location, health condition and state of each vehicle occupant.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 25

  Renesas to acquire Steradian Semiconductors, a fabless semiconductor company based in Bengaluru, India, that provides 4D imaging radar solutions, in an all-cash transaction.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 26

  J.P. Morgan to acquire Renovite Technologies, a leading cloud-native payments technology company.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 27

  Magna is expanding into the fast-growing micromobility market by investing $77 million in Yulu, India?s largest electrified shared mobility provider, and creating a battery-swapping service company.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 28

  BMW i Ventures Leads Series A Investment in Optical AI Technology Company, Alitheon working on problem of counterfiets.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 29

  Embraer announces investment in XMobots, a reference company in the development of mobile robotics and drones

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 30

  Reliance New Energy would buy a 20 percent stake for $12 million in solar technology developer Caelux Corp to produce more powerful and lower cost solar modules.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2022

• 31

  Automotive energy storage solutions provider Plastic Omnium (?le-de-France, France) has announced a proposed acquisition of electrification company ACTIA Power, and purchase of an equity stake in battery manufacturer Verkor (Grenoble, France).

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

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  Magna has added more than 120 employees of Optimus Ride, a provider of autonomous vehicle and mobility solutions located in Boston, to enhance Magna?s capabilities in the field of advanced driver assistance systems

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

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  Bosch has acquired Five AI, a British automated driving company. It is focused particularly on a cloud-based development and testing platform for the software used in self-driving cars.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 34

  Intel has acquired private 5G network provider Ananki, several months after the startup spun out of the non-profit Open Networking Foundation to commercialize open-source network technologies. Startup sells software and hardware as a subscription to make private 5G easy

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 35

  NetApp to acquire Instaclustr, a leading platform provider of fully managed open-source database, pipeline and workflow applications delivered as a service.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 36

  Volvo Cars has made an investment in StoreDot, an Israeli company developing extreme-fast charging battery technology for electric cars, through the Volvo Cars Tech Fund.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 37

  TVS Announces Investment Of GBP 100 Million In Norton Motorcycle. Norton Motorcycles also recently inaugurated its new global headquarters at Solar Park, in Solihull, UK, which houses a manufacturing facility, a new global design, and an R&D centre.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 38

  Casa Systems is awarded a multi-year purchase contract from Verizon. In addition, Verizon will make an investment of approximately $40M for a 9.9% ownership stake. Casa Systems will provide its 5G Core Network Functions to Verizon, helping power the company?s public Mobile Edge Compute (MEC) service offering.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 39

  Avery Dennison acquires TexTrace, an innovator in integrated RFID products

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 40

  Amazon investing in Israeli robotics startup BionicHIVE. Its SqUID robotics solution is deployed in a wide range of supply chain facilities utilizing existing shelving racks and boxes and is capable of pick and put-away from floor to ceiling

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 41

  W?rtsil? invests in Marindows to support shipping decarbonisation efforts in Japan

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 42

  Google has acquired Raxium, an innovator in single panel MicroLED display technologies. Raxium is based in Fremont, California and will join Google?s Devices & Services team.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 43

  Intel has acquired Siru Innovations, a Finnish technology company specializing in the development of graphics IP and software services. Siru adds critical GPU talent that will support Intel?s pursuit of leadership graphics IP.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 44

  Process automation for highest demands: BMW Group acquires stake in Munich-based technology provider Kinexon GmbH

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 45

  Shell to acquire Sprng Energy group, one of India?s leading renewable power platforms

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 46

  GE Renewable Energy announces minority investment in COBOD International

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 47

  John Deere has made another acquisition related to the development of autonomous tractors. John Deere purchased Redwood City, Calif.-based Light, which specializes in depth sensing and camera-based perception for autonomous vehicles.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 48

  Comcast to acquire startup Levl for an estimated $50 million. The American-Israeli startup develops technology that authenticates wireless devices and can help prevent hacking, manipulation, and deception.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 49

  Qualcomm Acquires Cellwize to Accelerate 5G Adoption and Spur Network Infrastructure Innovation at the Edge

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 50

  Renault Group acquires start-up Fixter (which digitalize vehicle maintenance) to develop its multi-brand activities within its network in the independent after-market in Europe

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 51

  Unilever and Geno launch $120m venture to scale alternative ingredients. The venture aims to commercialise and scale plant-based alternatives to feedstocks like palm oil, or fossil fuels

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 52

  W?rtsil? acquires PortLink Global to accelerate its Smart Port Ecosystem vision

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2022

• 53

  Aptiv agrees to buy Wind River in $4.3 billion deal. Windriver makes software cloud systems including OTA features. It had $400 M in revenue and 1300 employees.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 54

  Dunzo raises US$240M in a round led by Reliance Retail

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 55

  ExxonMobil is expanding its interests in biofuels that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, acquiring a 49.9% stake in Biojet AS, a Norwegian biofuels company that plans to convert forestry and wood-based construction waste into lower-emissions biofuels and biofuel components.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 56

  Reliance buys UK based sodium-ion battery start-up Faradion for $135 million.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 57

  Reliance paid $132 million for a majority stake in Addverb Technologies Pvt, which uses robots to make e-commerce warehouses and energy production more efficient

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 58

  StoreDot, the Israeli pioneer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology for electric vehicles, has announced the first close of its Series D funding round of up to $80 million. The lead investor is the fast-growing flagship Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, VinFast, which plans to scale up manufacturing and deploy StoreDot's Extreme Fast Charging in future EV architectures.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 59

  Honda Invests in U.S.-based Helm.ai to Strengthen its Software Technology Development. Helm.ai has key strengths in the area of AI-based image recognition technologies advanced through unsupervised learning.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 60

  NEC has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Blue Danube Systems, Inc., a U.S.-based provider of CBRS/4G/5G RAN products and AI/ML-based software solutions that help mobile operators address the challenge of 5G network buildouts and spectrum optimization.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 61

  Safran and Engie New Ventures invest in Ineratec, a German startup specializing in carbon-neutral synthetic fuels

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 62

  Truecaller acquires Israeli phone call verification tool CallHero for $6.5 million

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 63

  TVS acquires Switzerland’s largest electric-personal-mobility solution provider SEMG, with revenue up to $100 million

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 64

  Wisk Aero Secures $450 Million from The Boeing Company to Advance Certified Autonomous Electric Flight

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 65

  bp acquires 30% stake in the UK’s largest provider of low emission hydrogenated vegetable oil fuels

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 66

  HARMAN acquires mixed reality and augmented reality automotive technology firm Apostera.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 67

  Jio Platforms to invest US$200 million in Glance

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 68

  Airtel acquires ~25% strategic stake in SD-WAN startup Lavelle Networks

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 69

  Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Invests in Oishi Kenko Inc., Provider of Healthy Eating with Health Issue-specific Menus and Recipes – Aiming for enjoyable and healthy living through “Food Experience Journeys”

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 70

  Alapala to acquire majority of the shares of Axor Srl to ensure strong partnership in pasta technologies

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 71

  Broadcom Acquires AppNeta to Bolster Network Performance Monitoring Across Internet and Hybrid Cloud-based Applications

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 72

  Ambarella to Acquire Oculii; Radar Perception AI Algorithm Global Leader

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 73

  Bosch has acquired a minority stake of 26% in Autozilla Solutions Private Limited to participate in a digital B2B marketplace for the independent aftermarket (IAM) in India.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 74

  ChampionX Expands Decarbonization Portfolio - Announces Acquisition of Tomson TechnologiesC and Group 2 Technologies , leaders in nano technology platforms with proven commercial applications helping energy companies lower the carbon footprint and operating expenses of their oil and gas production operations.

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 75

  Rakuten Symphony agrees to acquire leading US-based cloud technology company Robin.io to deliver highly integrated telco-cloud for mobile

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 76

  Qualcomm Launches $100M Snapdragon Metaverse Fund

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 77

  Scania Growth Capital invests in carrier agnostic logis?tics tech platform Parcelly

  Q1(Jan-Feb-Mar), 2022

• 78

  AAC Technologies’ Investment in Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 79

  AAC Technologies’ Investment in SWIR Vision Systems Inc.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 80

  Activision announced the acquisition of Barcelona-based mobile game developer Digital Legends.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 81

  Porsche is acquiring a majority stake in the e-bike manufacturer Greyp Bikes.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 82

  The Hilti Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Fieldwire, a San Francisco-based construction technology company for an approximate $300 million. Fieldwire provides a leading platform for jobsite management that powers more than a million jobsites worldwide.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 83

  Trimble Ventures Invests in Monarch Tractor—an Electric, Autonomous Smart Tractor Platform for Sustainable Farming

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 84

  bp acquires c. 29% stake in major UK provider of biomethane for heavy goods vehicles, Gasrec.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 85

  Evonik has invested in Singapore start-up Revivo BioSystems to support the development and commercialization of a technology that uses a realistic 4D model of human skin for the testing of chemical, cosmetic and pharmaceutical compounds. Testing on 4D skin models is a more sustainable and ethical alternative to using animals

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 86

  GM Acquires 25 Percent Stake in Pure Watercraft to Accelerate All-Electric Boating

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 87

  Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in optical and imaging technology start-up Spectralics. Israel-based Spectralics creates state-of-the-art imaging and optical infrastructure spanning materials, hardware and software, enabling a wide variety of advanced optical capabilities. In a windshield configuration, the technology could create a wide field of view ‘heads-up display’ that can instill a sense of distance as virtual objects are superimposed onto the real-world environment for a safe and immersive experience.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 88

  AGCO Invests in Apex.AI, a Developer of Safety-Certified Software for Mobility and Autonomous Applications

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 89

  bp leads $25m Series A round in EV ride-hailing and charging start-up BluSmart

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 90

  Evonik acquires sustainable botanicals pioneer Botanica as the next step towards leading the active cosmetic ingredients market

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 91

  ExxonMobil Chemical Company has acquired California-based Materia, Inc., a technology company that has pioneered the development of a Nobel prize-winning technology for manufacturing a new class of materials. The innovative materials can be used in a number of applications, including wind turbine blades, electric vehicle parts, sustainable construction, and anticorrosive coatings.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 92

  Mitsubishi Heavy Industrieshas invested in Cemvita Factory, a Houston-based startup that utilizes innovative synthetic biology to decarbonize heavy industries such as chemical manufacturing, mining, and oil and gas. Its bio-manufacturing platform mitigates emissions from traditionally energy-intensive chemical and catalytic conversion processes. Additionally, this same technology can turn polymer production into a low-carbon activity by utilizing CO2 as a feedstock, a crucial step in building a circular carbon economy.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 93

  Nike Moves Deeper Into The Metaverse By Acquiring Virtual Sneaker Designer RTFKT. It made $3 million+ by selling 600+ pairs of virtual shoes that can’t even be worn in the physical world!

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 94

  Porsche Ventures has invested in the technology company iMaker, China's leading provider of virtual influencers and digital ecosystems.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 95

  ZF invests in Oxbotica to deploy Autonomous Passenger Shuttles in major cities

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 96

  Akamai to Acquire Guardicore to Extend Its Zero Trust Solutions to Help Stop Ransomware

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 97

  Delta to Acquire Universal Instruments - a Leader in Precision Automation Solutions for Electronics Manufacturing - to Further its Smart Manufacturing Capabilities. Acquisition value is $89 million.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 98

  Intuit acquiring API security startup Imvision for $50 million. The Israeli company, founded in 2014, has developed a full lifecycle security platform that enables enterprises to automatically discover, test and protect their APIs

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 99

  LG Chem and LG Energy Solution Makes Equity Investment in North America’s Largest Battery Recycling Company, ‘Li-Cycle’

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 100

  Mastercard is acquiring Israeli company Dynamic Yield from McDonald’s. The companies did not disclose the cost of the interaction but it is believed to be significantly higher than the $300 million paid by McDonald’s for the company in 2019

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 101

  Shell acquires solar and energy storage developer Savion, further expanding its global renewable power business

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 102

  ZF Acquires Bestmile’s Technology to Lead the Digital Transformation of Transportation Services. Bestmile’s Orchestration technology is an industry leading digital solution that automatically optimizes the routing, dispatching, and matching of large fleets of vehicles in real time.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 103

  ZF has strengthened its automotive software business by acquiring a five percent stake in the software company Apex.AI. ZF will also develop ZF middleware software based on the Apex.OS meta-operating system. This solution is certified to the highest standards of functional safety for passenger cars and commercial vehicles as an alternative to Autosar Adaptive.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2021

• 104

  Cloud startup Epsagon to be acquired by Cisco for $500 million

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 105

  Fintech giant Brex acquires Israel's Weav for $50 million. The startup, which offers a universal API for commerce platforms, will become the U.S. company’s R&D center in Israel

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 106

  Search giant Elastic which has a $14 billion market cap, recently acquired Israeli company build.security which will serve as the base for the new R&D center.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 107

  ZoomInfo is acquiring Israeli startup Chorus.ai, which developed an AI-based system to analyze sales calls, for $575 million.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 108

  Caterpillar acquires CarbonPoint Solutions. It provides technology to concentrate and capture CO2 for utilization or sequestration.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 109

  Geely Auto Invests in Leading Automotive Intelligence Technology Solutions Provider ECARX

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 110

  Carrier Announces Agreement to Acquire Nlyte Software to Strengthen and Expand Data Center Offerings

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

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  LG acquiring Israeli vehicle cybersecurity startup Cybellum for at least $140 million. Cybellum provides automotive OEMs and suppliers with a solution to identify and remediate security risks at scale, throughout the entire vehicle life cycle. Cybellum’s

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

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  Renault Group acquire a stake in heycar Group an used car sales platform.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 113

  ABB invests in e-mobility startup GO TO-U . It creates software solutions for EV charging management and operations to create a seamless experience for charger operators and drivers.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 114

  Continental Invests in Israeli Industrial Sensing Start-up Feelit. Sensor technology is up to 50 times more sensitive than current competitive standards.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 115

  GM Invests $300 Million in Momenta to Deliver Next-Generation Self-Driving Technologies in China

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

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  Rolls-Royce is investing in Berlin-based start-up Kowry Energy GmbH, a provider of sustainable and decentralized energy systems. Kowry supports the sustainable expansion of energy infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa by combining renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic and battery storage systems.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 117

  NCR Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Cryptocurrency Leader LibertyX. NCR to provide complete digital currency solution for Banks, Retailers and Restaurants

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 118

  Toyota buys software firm Renovo to accelerate self-driving tech development

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 119

  Evonik acquires German biotech company JeNaCell to expand biomaterials portfolio for new medical device markets. Nanostructured biomaterial for wound dressings and dermatology to be integrated into Health Care business

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 120

  Signify expands offering for smart cities by acquiring Telensa. Signify adds a narrow-band and TALQ-compliant solution which will enable Signify to service a broader group of customers utilizing the unlicensed radio space.

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 121

  Continental Acquires Stake in Kopernikus Automotive, Artificial Intelligence Specialist for Automated Parking

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 122

  Volvo Group Venture Capital welcomes Foretellix, a pioneer in automated vehicle verification and validation

  Q3(Jul-Aug-Sep), 2021

• 123

  Cisco to buy Israeli startup Sedona for reported $100 million

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

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  Faurecia to enrich display technologies and immersive experiences offer with the acquisition of DesignLED

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

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  Israeli agtech company Prospera that develops computer vision technologies to monitor and predict plant health and development is acquired by US manufacturing company Valmont Industries, a maker of linear irrigation equipment and windmill support structures, for approximately $300 million.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 126

  NVIDIA to Acquire DeepMap, Enhancing Mapping Solutions for the AV Industry

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 127

  Fetch Robotics acquired by Zebra Technologies for $290M. Fetch offers a portfolio of AMRs and cloud-based software for deploying and integrating a range of automated workflows.

  Q2(Apr-May-Jun), 2021

• 128

  Amazon Has Acquired Australia-based Shopify Competitor Selz

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 129

  Foxconn invests in EV Startup Byton. Looks Foxconn is increasing its presence in auto sector and may aim to replicate its success of contract mobile manufacturing in auto manufacturing.

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 130

  Tata group will buy a 68% stake in online grocery startup BigBasket for about ?9,500 crore ($1.31 billion).

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 131

  Tata group will buy a 68% stake in online grocery startup BigBasket for about ?9,500 crore ($1.31 billion).

  Q1(Jan-feb-Mar), 2021

• 132

  A new automotive technology unicorn ECARX is backed by Geely and has received $194 Million investment from Baidu.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

• 133

  Another acquisition by Reliance. This time in furniture and home decor category. Reliance Industries Limited acquires 96% of Urban Ladder for 182 crore.

  Q4(Oct-Nov-Dec), 2020

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