Crunchbase: 195 AI startups acquired so far this year

Crunchbase data shows 195 venture-backed AI startups were acquired by late September this year, already exceeding all of 2025. The article notes acquisitions affect employee equity unevenly, with outcomes varying by cash settlement, acceleration and replacement award terms.

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