Crunchbase: Active AI Startups Become Serial Acquirers

Crunchbase data shows venture-backed AI companies bought 195 AI startups through Sept. 29, up 14% year over year, while buyers grew just 2%, driven by active acquirers. OpenAI leads with 20 acquisitions, including 10 this year.

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