Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and other big technology firms have benefited greatly from very strategic mergers and acquisitions. These companies have strategic MOATs that drive valuation
- The Network Effect. The network effect is one of the most powerful competitive advantages, and it is also one of the easiest to spot. The network effect occurs when the value of a particular good or service increases for both new and existing users as more people use that good or service (Instagram or Whatsapp when acquired by Facebook)
- Low Production Cost: Companies that can deliver their goods or services at a low cost, typically due to economies of scale, have a distinct competitive advantage because they can undercut their rivals on price. (Pillpack acquired by Amazon)
- High Switching Costs: Inconveniences or expenses customers incur in order to switch over from one product to another. This is very apt for enterprise software companies, such as data management or analytic tools (see Looker acquired by Google)
- Intangible Assets. Some companies have an advantage over competitors because of unique nonphysical, or “intangible,” assets. Intangibles are things such as
- Proprietary Data
- Intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, and copyrights),
- Government approvals
- Marketing Prowess (low Cost of Acquisition) + Brand names,
- Personnel Talent
- Geographic advantage.
The list of their publicly-disclosed acquisitions is below. Accurate as of October, 2020
Acquirer | Acquired Company | Year Acquired | Categories | Acquisition Value (USD) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amazon | Zoox | 2020 | Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Transportation | $1,200,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Health Navigator | 2019 | Health Care | |
Amazon | Internet Gaming Database (IGDB) | 2019 | Video Games, Content, Media and Entertainment | |
Amazon | INLT | 2019 | Enterprise Applications, Freight Service, Logistics, SaaS, Shipping, Transportation | |
Amazon | E8 Storage | 2019 | Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Flash Storage, Software | $50,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Bebo | 2019 | Internet, Video Games | $25,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Sizmek Ad Server | 2019 | Advertising, Marketing | |
Amazon | CANVAS Technology | 2019 | Robotics | |
Amazon | Eero | 2019 | Internet, IoT, Wireless | $97,000,000.00 |
Amazon | CloudEndure | 2019 | Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Enterprise Software, SaaS | $200,000,000.00 |
Amazon | TSO Logic | 2019 | Analytics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Data Center, Software | |
Amazon | Tapzo | 2018 | E-Commerce, Mobile, Software | $40,000,000.00 |
Amazon | PillPack | 2018 | Pharmacy, E-Commerce | $753,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Ring | 2018 | Consumer Electronics, Security, Smart Home | |
Amazon | Immedia | 2018 | Semiconductors | |
Amazon | Sqrrl | 2018 | Cybersecurity | $40,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Dispatch | 2017 | Robotics | |
Amazon | Blink | 2017 | Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Hardware, Security | $90,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Goo Technologies | 2017 | 3D Technology, Internet, Software, Web Development | |
Amazon | Body Labs | 2017 | 3D Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Developer APIs, Machine Learning | $50,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Wing | 2017 | Information Technology, Logistics, Mobile, SaaS | |
Amazon | GameSparks | 2017 | E-Commerce, Mobile, Software | $10,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Graphiq | 2017 | Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data Visualization, Market Research, Search Engine, Semantic Web | $50,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Souq.com | 2017 | Consumer Electronics, E-Commerce, Shopping | $580,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Whole Foods | 2017 | Food and Beverage, Grocery, Organic Food | $13,700,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Do.com | 2017 | Internet, Meeting Software, Software | |
Amazon | Thinkbox Systems | 2017 | Software | |
Amazon | Colis Privé | 2017 | Shipping & Delivery, Logistics | |
Amazon | Harvest.ai | 2017 | Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Predictive Analytics | $19,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Biba Systems | 2016 | Apps, Messaging, Mobile | |
Amazon | Partpic | 2016 | Photo Recognition | |
Amazon | Westland | 2016 | Publishing | |
Amazon | Curse Inc. | 2016 | Digital Media, Gaming, Video Games | |
Amazon | Cloud9 IDE | 2016 | Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Mobile, Open Source, Software | |
Amazon | Orbeus | 2016 | Artificial Intelligence, Photo Recognition | |
Amazon | NICE | 2016 | Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Power Grid | |
Amazon | Emvantage Payments | 2016 | Mobile Payments, Payments | |
Amazon | Elemental Technologies | 2015 | Content Delivery Network, Enterprise Software, Video, Video Streaming | $500,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Safaba Translation Systems | 2015 | Software | |
Amazon | AppThwack | 2015 | Android, Cyber Security, iOS, Mobile, SaaS, Test and Measurement | |
Amazon | Shoefitr | 2015 | E-Commerce, Fashion, Personalization, Software | |
Amazon | ClusterK | 2015 | Software | |
Amazon | Amiato | 2015 | Analytics, Real Time, Service Industry | |
Amazon | 2lemetry | 2015 | Cloud Computing, IoT, Software | |
Amazon | Annapurna Labs | 2015 | Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Data Storage | $350,000,000.00 |
Amazon | GoodGame | 2014 | Video Games, Social Media | |
Amazon | Rooftop Media | 2014 | Content, Digital Entertainment, Audio | |
Amazon | ComiXology | 2014 | Cloud Data Services, Comics, Digital Entertainment, Digital Media, Reading Apps | |
Amazon | Twitch | 2014 | Social Media, Video, Video Games, Video Streaming | $970,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Double Helix Games | 2014 | Developer Platform, PC Games, Video Games | |
Amazon | TenMarks Education | 2013 | E-Learning, EdTech, Education | |
Amazon | Liquavista | 2013 | Electronics, Hardware, Manufacturing, Software | |
Amazon | Goodreads | 2013 | E-Learning, Social Media | |
Amazon | INOVA Software | 2013 | Software | |
Amazon | UpNext | 2012 | 3D Mapping | |
Amazon | Evi | 2012 | Mobile, Search Engine | $26,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Avalon Books | 2012 | Books, Education | |
Amazon | Kiva Systems | 2012 | Hardware, Mobile, Robotics, Software | $775,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Teachstreet | 2012 | Charter Schools, Education | |
Amazon | Yap | 2011 | Artificial Intelligence, Audio, Messaging, Mobile, Speech Recognition, Telecommunications | |
Amazon | Pushbutton | 2011 | Content, Digital Entertainment, TV | |
Amazon | The Book Depository | 2011 | E-Commerce, Retail | |
Amazon | Toby Press | 2010 | Books | |
Amazon | Quidsi | 2010 | Beauty, Child Care, E-Commerce | $545,000,000.00 |
Amazon | BuyVIP | 2010 | E-Commerce, Marketing, Shopping | $96,500,000.00 |
Amazon | Amie Street | 2010 | Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Streaming | |
Amazon | Woot.com | 2010 | Electronics, Fashion, Wine And Spirits | $110,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Touchco | 2010 | Hardware, Software | |
Amazon | Zappos | 2009 | E-Commerce, Retail, Shoes | $1,200,000,000.00 |
Amazon | SnapTell | 2009 | Advertising, Marketing, Mobile | |
Amazon | Lexcycle | 2009 | iOS, Mobile, Software | |
Amazon | AbeBooks | 2008 | E-Commerce, Marketplace, Shopping | |
Amazon | Reflexive Entertainment | 2008 | Gaming, Mobile, Video Games | |
Amazon | Shelfari | 2008 | Social Media | |
Amazon | Box Office Mojo | 2008 | Analytics, Film, Media and Entertainment | |
Amazon | Fabric.com | 2008 | E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail | |
Amazon | LoveFilm | 2008 | Digital Entertainment, Gaming, Internet | $312,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Without A Box | 2008 | Video | |
Amazon | Audible | 2008 | Audio, Audiobooks, Digital Entertainment, E-Commerce, Media and Entertainment | $300,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Brilliance Audio | 2007 | E-Commerce | |
Amazon | Digital Photography Review | 2007 | E-Commerce, News, Publishing | |
Amazon | Text Pay Me | 2006 | Messaging, Payments | |
Amazon | Shopbop.com | 2006 | E-Commerce, Lifestyle, Shopping | |
Amazon | CustomFlix | 2005 | Digital Media, DVDs | |
Amazon | Small Parts Inc. | 2005 | 3D Printing, E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Retail | |
Amazon | MobiPocket | 2005 | Shopping | |
Amazon | Createspace | 2005 | Digital Media, Printing, Publishing | |
Amazon | Joyo.com | 2004 | E-Commerce, Internet, Music, Video | $75,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Egghead.com | 2002 | E-Commerce, Retail | $6,100,000.00 |
Amazon | OurHouse | 2001 | E-Commerce, Retail | |
Amazon | Leep Technology | 1999 | CRM, Information Technology, Software | |
Amazon | Back to Basics | 1999 | Internet, Toys, Video Games | |
Amazon | Tool Crib | 1999 | Tools, E-Commerce | |
Amazon | Convergence Corp. | 1999 | Enterprise Software, Internet, Wireless | $23,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Accept.com | 1999 | E-Commerce Platforms, Photography, Retail | $101,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Alexa | 1999 | Digital Marketing, SEO, Web Development | $250,000,000.00 |
Amazon | LiveBid | 1999 | Auctions | |
Amazon | Exchange.com | 1999 | Books, Music | |
Amazon | MindCorps | 1999 | Web Development, Consulting | |
Amazon | Bookpages | 1998 | E-Commerce, Internet | |
Amazon | Internet Movie Database (IMDb) | 1998 | Content, Media and Entertainment, TV | $55,000,000.00 |
Amazon | Junglee | 1998 | E-Commerce, Retail, Shopping | $250,000,000.00 |
Amazon | PlanetAll | 1998 | Internet, Social Media, Web Development | |
Amazon | Telebook | 1998 | E-Commerce, Internet | |
Apple | Spaces | 2020 | AR/VR | |
Apple | Mobeewave | 2020 | Software | $100,000,000.00 |
Apple | Fleetsmith | 2020 | Software, Security | |
Apple | NextVR | 2020 | AR/VR | $100,000,000.00 |
Apple | Inductiv | 2020 | AI, Machine Learning, Software | |
Apple | Voysis | 2020 | AI, Machine Learning, Software | |
Apple | Dark Sky | 2020 | Software, Apps | |
Apple | Xnor.ai | 2020 | AI, Machine Learning, Software | $200,000,000.00 |
Apple | Spectral Edge | 2019 | Photography, Software, Artificial Intelligence | |
Apple | iKinema | 2019 | Graphics, 3D Animation, Digital Media | |
Apple | Intel Smartphone Modem Business | 2019 | Hardware | $1,000,000,000.00 |
Apple | Drive.ai | 2019 | Autonomous Vehicles | |
Apple | Tueo Health | 2019 | Health Care, Information Technology | |
Apple | Laserlike | 2019 | Machine Learning | |
Apple | Stamplay | 2019 | Cloud Computing, Data Integration, Developer Tools, SaaS, Sales Automation | $5,600,000.00 |
Apple | DataTiger | 2019 | Marketing | |
Apple | PullString | 2019 | Voice Recognition | |
Apple | Platoon | 2018 | Talent Search/Acquisition | |
Apple | Silk Labs | 2018 | AI, Machine Learning, Software | |
Apple | Dialog | 2018 | Semiconductors | $300,000,000.00 |
Apple | Shazam | 2018 | Android, iOS, Music, Audio Recognition | $400,000,000.00 |
Apple | Akonia | 2018 | Glasses, AR | |
Apple | Texture | 2018 | Content, Digital Entertainment, Digital Media | |
Apple | Buddybuild | 2018 | Developer Tools, Mobile, Software | |
Apple | Pop Up Archive | 2017 | Audio, Podcasts, Software | |
Apple | Spektral | 2017 | Photography, Software, AR | $30,000,000.00 |
Apple | InVisage | 2017 | Photography, Software | |
Apple | Vrvana | 2017 | Computer, Hardware, Information Technology, Virtual Reality | $30,000,000.00 |
Apple | Init.ai | 2017 | Artificial Intelligence, B2B, Developer Platform, Developer Tools, Machine Learning, Messaging, Natural Language Processing, Virtual Assistant | |
Apple | PowerbyProxi | 2017 | Consumer Electronics, Industrial, Wireless | |
Apple | Regaind | 2017 | Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Photo Sharing, Photography | |
Apple | SensoMotoric Instruments | 2017 | Computer Vision, Image Recognition, Psychology, Software | |
Apple | Beddit | 2017 | Fitness, Health Care, Wellness | |
Apple | Lattice Data | 2017 | Big Data, Information Technology, Machine Learning | $200,000,000.00 |
Apple | Workflow | 2017 | Mobile, Productivity Tools, Software | |
Apple | RealFace | 2017 | Facial Recognition | |
Apple | Indoor.io | 2016 | Mapping Services, Navigation, Service Industry, Internet | |
Apple | Tuplejump | 2016 | Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Software | |
Apple | Turi | 2016 | Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning, Software | $200,000,000.00 |
Apple | Gliimpse | 2016 | Health Care, Information Technology | |
Apple | Emotient | 2016 | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software, Video | |
Apple | LearnSprout | 2016 | Analytics, Big Data, EdTech, Education, Predictive Analytics | |
Apple | Flyby Media | 2016 | Augmented Reality, Computer Vision, Internet, Location Based Services, Mobile, Social Media, Video | |
Apple | Faceshift | 2015 | Broadcasting, Content Creators, Digital Media, Facial Recognition, Information Technology, Video Conferencing | |
Apple | LegbaCore | 2015 | Consulting, Information Technology, Security | |
Apple | VocalIQ | 2015 | Artificial Intelligence, Audio, Automotive, Machine Learning, Mobile, Wearables | |
Apple | Perceptio | 2015 | Artificial Intelligence, Digital Media, Machine Learning | |
Apple | Mapsense | 2015 | Geospatial, Location Based Services, Web Hosting | $25,000,000.00 |
Apple | Coherent Navigation | 2015 | Apps, Software | |
Apple | Metaio | 2015 | Advertising, Augmented Reality, Mobile, Software | |
Apple | LinX | 2015 | Mobile, Social Media | $20,000,000.00 |
Apple | Dryft | 2015 | Hardware, Software | |
Apple | FoundationDB | 2015 | Analytics, Database, Enterprise Software | |
Apple | Camel Audio | 2015 | Audio, Music | |
Apple | Semetric | 2015 | Analytics, Content Discovery, Predictive Analytics | $50,000,000.00 |
Apple | Prss | 2014 | iOS, Publishing | |
Apple | Beats Electronics | 2014 | Consumer Electronics, Hardware, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Music, Software | $3,000,000,000.00 |
Apple | BookLamp | 2014 | Content Discovery, Reading Apps, Software | |
Apple | Spotsetter | 2014 | Big Data, Social Media | |
Apple | Swell | 2014 | Content Discovery, Machine Learning, Mobile, Personalization | $30,000,000.00 |
Apple | LuxVue Technologies | 2014 | Consumer Electronics, Hardware, Software | |
Apple | Burstly | 2014 | Advertising, Analytics, iOS, Mobile Advertising | |
Apple | SnappyLabs | 2014 | Photography | |
Apple | Acunu | 2013 | Analytics, Big Data, Software | |
Apple | Topsy | 2013 | Analytics, Internet, Real Time, Search Engine, Social Media | $200,000,000.00 |
Apple | BroadMap | 2013 | Geospatial, Software | |
Apple | PrimeSense | 2013 | 3D Technology, Consumer Electronics, Hardware | $345,000,000.00 |
Apple | Cue | 2013 | Internet, Mobile Apps | $35,000,000.00 |
Apple | Passif Semiconductor | 2013 | Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Wireless | |
Apple | Matcha | 2013 | Content, Online Portals, Video | |
Apple | Embark | 2013 | Mobile, Mobile Apps, Public Transportation | |
Apple | AlgoTrim | 2013 | Mobile | |
Apple | Catch.com | 2013 | Android, iOS, Mobile | |
Apple | Locationary | 2013 | Analytics, Crowdsourcing, Location Based Services | |
Apple | HopStop.com | 2013 | Android, iOS, Navigation | |
Apple | OttoCat | 2013 | Apps, Internet, Mobile | |
Apple | WiFiSlam | 2013 | Location Based Services, Mobile, Wireless | $20,000,000.00 |
Apple | Novauris Technologies | 2013 | Information Services, Mobile, VoIP | |
Apple | Anobit | 2012 | Electronics, Flash Storage, Semiconductor | $390,000,000.00 |
Apple | Chomp | 2012 | Mobile | $50,000,000.00 |
Apple | AuthenTec | 2012 | Biometrics, Cyber Security, Identity Management, NFC, Security, Semiconductor, Sensors | $356,000,000.00 |
Apple | Particle | 2012 | Developer Platform, Mobile, Web Development | |
Apple | Redmatica | 2012 | Music, Music Streaming | |
Apple | C3 Technologies | 2011 | Assistive Technology, Enterprise Software, Information Technology | $240,000,000.00 |
Apple | Quattro Wireless | 2010 | Ad Network, Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Mobile, Publishing | $275,000,000.00 |
Apple | Intrinsity | 2010 | Manufacturing, Mobile, Semiconductor | $121,000,000.00 |
Apple | Siri | 2010 | Consumer Electronics, iOS, Software, Virtualization | |
Apple | Gipsy Moth Studios | 2010 | App Localization | |
Apple | Poly9 | 2010 | Geospatial, Software | |
Apple | Polar Rose | 2010 | Internet, Browser Extensions, Image Recognition, Photography | $22,000,000.00 |
Apple | IMSense | 2010 | Image Recognition, Photography, Software | |
Apple | Placebase | 2009 | Database, Developer APIs, Developer Tools | |
Apple | Lala | 2009 | Internet, Music, Music Streaming | $17,000,000.00 |
Apple | P.A. Semi | 2008 | Electronics, Manufacturing, Semiconductor | $278,000,000.00 |
Apple | Silicon Color | 2006 | Film, Software, Video | |
Apple | Proximity | 2006 | Media Asset Management | |
Apple | SchemaSoft | 2005 | Software | |
Apple | FingerWorks | 2005 | Hardware, Human Computer Interaction, Software | |
Apple | Nothing Real | 2002 | Software | |
Apple | Zayante | 2002 | Software | $13,000,000.00 |
Apple | Emagic | 2002 | Software | $30,000,000.00 |
Apple | Prismo Graphics | 2002 | Robotics, Software, Video | $20,000,000.00 |
Apple | Silicon Grail Corp- Chalice | 2002 | Software | $20,000,000.00 |
Apple | Propel Software | 2002 | Computer, Internet, Software | |
Apple | PowerSchool | 2001 | EdTech, Education, SaaS, Software | $62,000,000.00 |
Apple | Spruce Technologies | 2001 | Information Technology | $15,000,000.00 |
Apple | Bluebuzz | 2001 | Internet Service Provider | |
Apple | Bluefish Labs | 2001 | Database, Mobile Apps, Web Apps | |
Apple | Astarte | 2000 | DVD Authoring | |
Apple | NetSelector | 2000 | Information Technology, Internet, Software | |
Apple | SoundJam MP | 2000 | MP3 Player, Audio Player, Software | |
Apple | Raycer Graphics | 1999 | 3D Technology, Graphic Design, Information Technology | $15,000,000.00 |
Apple | Xemplar Education | 1999 | Education | $5,000,000.00 |
Apple | NeXT | 1997 | Education, Hardware, Software | $404,000,000.00 |
Apple | Power Computing Corp. | 1997 | Manufacturing, Software | $100,000,000.00 |
Apple | Coral Software | 1989 | Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Software | |
Apple | Nashoba Systems | 1988 | Software | |
Apple | Network Innovations | 1988 | Information Technology, Software, Virtualization | |
Apple | Orion Network Systems | 1988 | Communications Infrastructure, Satellite Communication | |
Apple | Styleware | 1988 | Internet, IoT, Software, Web Hosting | |
Giphy | 2020 | Software | $400,000,000.00 | |
Ready at Dawn | 2020 | VR, Video Games | ||
Mapillary | 2020 | Software, Mapping | ||
Sanzaru Games | 2020 | VR, Video Games | ||
Scape Technologies | 2020 | AR/VR, Computer Vision, Software | $40,000,000.00 | |
PlayGiga | 2019 | Digital Media, Video Games | ||
Beat Games | 2019 | VR, Video Games | ||
Packagd | 2019 | E-Commerce, Shopping | ||
GrokStyle | 2019 | Artificial Intelligence | ||
CTRL-labs | 2019 | Augmented Reality | ||
Servicefriend | 2019 | AI, Messaging | ||
Chainspace | 2019 | Apps, Blockchain, Information Technology | ||
Vidpresso | 2018 | Broadcasting, Software | ||
Redkix | 2018 | Productivity, Enterprise Collaboration | ||
Bloomsbury AI | 2018 | AI, Machine Learning | $30,000,000.00 | |
Confirm.io | 2018 | Identity Management | ||
Tbh | 2017 | iOS, Mobile Apps, Social, Social Media | ||
Fayteq | 2017 | Software | ||
Source3 | 2017 | Content Rights Management | ||
Ozlo | 2017 | Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Information Services, Mobile | ||
Zurich Eye | 2017 | AR/VR, Computer Vision, Robotics | ||
CrowdTangle | 2016 | Brand Marketing, Non-Profit, Social Media | ||
FacioMetrics | 2016 | Machine Learning, Mobile Apps, Social Media, Software | ||
InfiniLED | 2016 | Lighting, Hardware | ||
Nascent Objects | 2016 | Manufacturing, Product Design, Software | ||
Two Big Ears | 2016 | Audio, Consumer Electronics, Software, Virtual Reality | ||
Masquerade | 2016 | Consumer Applications, Mobile, Photo Editing | ||
Endaga | 2015 | Communications Infrastructure, Impact Investing, Infrastructure, Mobile, Telecommunications | ||
Pebbles Interfaces | 2015 | Digital Media, Hardware, Mobile | $60,000,000.00 | |
Surreal Vision | 2015 | Software | ||
TheFind | 2015 | Coupons, E-Commerce, Lifestyle, Local, Mobile, Search Engine, Shopping | ||
QuickFire Networks | 2015 | Cloud Data Services, Video | ||
Wit.ai | 2015 | Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Developer APIs, Machine Learning, Software | ||
WaveGroup Sound | 2014 | Music, Product Design | ||
PRYTE | 2014 | Mobile Devices, Emerging Markets | ||
PrivateCore | 2014 | Cyber Security, Security | ||
LiveRail | 2014 | Advertising, Enterprise Software, Video | $500,000,000.00 | |
ProtoGeo Oy | 2014 | Mobile | ||
Ascenta | 2014 | Aerospace, Manufacturing | $20,000,000.00 | |
2014 | Android, Messaging, Mobile, Subscription Service | $19,000,000,000.00 | ||
Oculus VR | 2014 | Augmented Reality, Consumer Electronics, Hardware, Video Games, Virtual Reality, Virtualization | $2,000,000,000.00 | |
Branch | 2014 | Internet, Messaging, Social | $15,000,000.00 | |
Little Eye Labs | 2014 | Android, Mobile, Test and Measurement | $15,000,000.00 | |
SportStream | 2013 | Consumer Electronics, Mobile, Sports | ||
Onavo | 2013 | Finance, Mobile, Social Network | ||
Jibbigo | 2013 | Apps, Audio, Big Data, Language Learning, Mobile | ||
Monoidics | 2013 | Analytics, Enterprise Software, Information Technology | ||
Parse | 2013 | Android, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, iOS, Mobile, PaaS | $85,000,000.00 | |
Hot Studio | 2013 | Internet, Social Media, Web Design | ||
Spaceport | 2013 | Gaming, Mobile, Mobile Devices, Online Games, Web Development | ||
Atlas Solutions | 2013 | Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Internet | $100,000,000.00 | |
Osmeta | 2013 | Hardware, Software | ||
Storylane | 2013 | Social Media | ||
Threadsy | 2012 | Messaging, Social Media, Social Network | ||
Spool | 2012 | Enterprise Software, Mobile, Social Bookmarking, Video | ||
Acrylic Software | 2012 | Software | ||
Karma | 2012 | Gifts, Mobile, Social | ||
Face.com | 2012 | Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Storage, Facial Recognition, Machine Learning, Photography, Social Network | $100,000,000.00 | |
TagTile | 2012 | Direct Marketing, Loyalty Programs, Mobile, Social Media | ||
Glancee | 2012 | Android, Dating, iOS, Location Based Services, Mobile, Public Relations, Search Engine | ||
Lightbox.com | 2012 | Android, Mobile, Photo Sharing | ||
2012 | Mobile, Photo Sharing, Photography, Social Media | $1,000,000,000.00 | ||
Caffeinated Mind | 2012 | File Transfer, Big Data | ||
Gowalla | 2011 | Location Based Services, Photography, Private Social Networking, Travel, Internet | ||
Strobe | 2011 | iOS, Mobile, Software, Web Development | ||
Friend.ly | 2011 | Blogging Platforms, Social Media | ||
Push Pop Press | 2011 | Advertising, Digital Media, Marketing | ||
MailRank | 2011 | Email, CRM, Information Technology, Software | ||
DayTum | 2011 | Analytics, Big Data, Database | ||
Sofa | 2011 | Developer Tools, Software | ||
RecRec | 2011 | Computer Vision | ||
Beluga | 2011 | Messaging, Mobile, Social Media | ||
Rel8tion | 2011 | Advertising, Advertising Platforms | ||
Snaptu | 2011 | Mobile | $70,000,000.00 | |
ShareGrove | 2010 | Real Time, Social Network, Web Hosting | ||
Drop.io | 2010 | EdTech, Education, Email, File Sharing, Finance, FinTech, Flash Storage, Mobile | $10,000,000.00 | |
Hot Potato | 2010 | Social, Social Media, Social Media Marketing | $10,000,000.00 | |
Nextstop | 2010 | Digital Entertainment, Social, Travel | $2,500,000.00 | |
Chai Labs | 2010 | Software | $10,000,000.00 | |
Zenbe | 2010 | Android, Email, Location Based Services, Messaging, Mobile, Software, Web Apps | ||
Divvyshot | 2010 | Photo Sharing, Social Network, Web Hosting | ||
Octazen | 2010 | Enterprise Software, Social Network, Web Browsers | ||
FriendFeed | 2009 | Social Media | $47,500,000.00 | |
ConnectU | 2009 | Social Media | ||
Parakey | 2007 | Social Media, Web Browsers, WebOS | ||
AboutFace | 2007 | Internet | ||
Stratozone | 2020 | Cloud, Platform Migration | ||
North | 2020 | Hardware, Glasses | $180,000,000.00 | |
Looker | 2020 | Big Data, Analytics | $2,600,000,000.00 | |
Cornerstone Technology | 2020 | Cloud, Platform Migration | ||
AppSheet | 2020 | Enterprise Software | ||
Pointy | 2020 | Software, Inventory | $163,000,000.00 | |
Fitbit | 2019 | User Data, Mobile Devices, Fitness Tracking, Health Care | $2,100,000,000.00 | |
Typhoon Studios | 2019 | Video Games, Video Streaming | ||
CloudSimple | 2019 | Cloud | ||
Elastifile | 2019 | Cloud, Storage | ||
Nightcorn | 2019 | Internet, Social Media, Video Streaming | ||
Alooma | 2019 | Data Integration, Cloud, Platform Migration | ||
Superpod | 2019 | Software | $60,000,000.00 | |
DevOps Research and Assessment | 2018 | Cloud | ||
Sigmoid Labs | 2018 | Software | ||
Workbench | 2018 | Software, Education | ||
Onward | 2018 | AI, Customer Service, Sales | ||
GraphicsFuzz | 2018 | Graphics Drivers, Security | ||
Velostrata | 2018 | Cloud Migration, Data Centers | ||
Cask Data | 2018 | Big Data, Analytics | ||
Lytro | 2018 | Photography, Film, Hardware, VR | ||
Tenor | 2018 | Messaging, Social Media, Video | ||
Socratic | 2018 | AI, Software | ||
Xively | 2018 | Enterprise Software, IoT, SaaS | ||
Redux | 2018 | Speakers, Mobile Devices | ||
HTC Smartphone Division | 2018 | Consumer Electronics, Manufacturing, Mobile | $1,100,000,000.00 | |
Banter | 2017 | Mobile Software, Messaging | ||
Relay Media | 2017 | Analytics | ||
60db | 2017 | Audio, Media and Entertainment, Social Media, Video Streaming | ||
Bitium | 2017 | Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Identity Management, SaaS, Security, Software | ||
AIMatter | 2017 | Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Software | ||
Senosis Health | 2017 | Health, Mobile Device, Software | ||
Halli Labs | 2017 | Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Engineering | ||
Owlchemy Labs | 2017 | Gaming, Software Engineering, Virtual Reality | ||
Kaggle | 2017 | Analytics, Big Data, Data Mining, News, Predictive Analytics | ||
AppBridge | 2017 | Apps, Data Storage, Google | ||
Crashlytics | 2017 | Android, iOS, Mobile, SaaS | ||
Fabric | 2017 | Cloud Infrastructure, Developer APIs, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Mobile Apps, Real Time | ||
Limes Audio | 2017 | Audio, Communication Hardware, Telecommunications | ||
Cronologics | 2016 | Hardware, Software, Wearables | ||
LeapDroid | 2016 | Software | ||
Qwiklabs | 2016 | Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Software | ||
FameBit | 2016 | Internet, Music, Video | ||
Eyefluence | 2016 | Consumer Electronics, Manufacturing, Wearables | ||
Apigee | 2016 | Cloud Data Services, Enterprise Software, Information Technology | $625,000,000.00 | |
Urban Engines | 2016 | Analytics, Big Data, GovTech, Mobile, Software, Transportation | ||
Api.ai | 2016 | Natural Language Processing, Voice Recognition | ||
Orbitera | 2016 | Analytics, Cloud Computing, E- Commerce, Marketing Automation, SaaS, Software | $100,000,000.00 | |
Apportable | 2016 | Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Mobile, iOS | ||
Moodstocks | 2016 | Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Image Recognition, Machine Learning, Mobile, QR Codes, Real Time, Visual Search | ||
Anvato | 2016 | Software, Video Conferencing, Video Streaming | ||
Kifi | 2016 | Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Content Discovery, Knowledge Management | ||
LaunchKit | 2016 | Developer Tools, Mobile Apps | ||
Webpass | 2016 | Internet, ISP, Wireless | ||
Synergyse | 2016 | Apps, Search Engine, Software, Training | ||
BandPage | 2016 | Consumer, Facebook, Marketplace, Music | ||
Pie | 2016 | Automotive, Incubators | ||
Fly Labs | 2015 | iOS | ||
Bebop | 2015 | Business Development, Enterprise, Enterprise Software | $380,000,000.00 | |
Digisfera | 2015 | Images | ||
Oyster | 2015 | Email, Web Design, Web Hosting | ||
Jibe Mobile | 2015 | File Sharing, Messaging, Mobile, Social Media | ||
Pixate | 2015 | Computer, Enterprise Software, Mobile | ||
Timeful | 2015 | Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Database, Machine Learning, Task Management | ||
Pulse.io | 2015 | Apps, Mobile | ||
Thrive Audio | 2015 | Audio, 3D Technology | ||
Skillman & Hackett | 2015 | Software, Virtual Reality | ||
Launchpad Toys | 2015 | Apps, Education, iOS | ||
Odysee | 2015 | Enterprise Software, Mobile Apps, Photo Sharing | ||
Softcard | 2015 | Apps, Mobile Payments | ||
Red Hot Labs | 2015 | Advertising Platforms, Apps, Mobile, Software | ||
Granata Decision Systems | 2015 | Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning | ||
Vidmaker | 2014 | Collaboration, Social Media, Video | ||
Lumedyne Technologies | 2014 | Consumer Electronics, Information Technology, Semiconductors | ||
RelativeWave | 2014 | Apps, Developer Tools | ||
Agawi | 2014 | EdTech, Gaming, Mobile Apps, Mobile Devices | ||
Firebase | 2014 | Cloud Infrastructure, Developer APIs, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Mobile Apps, Real Time | ||
Dark Blue Labs | 2014 | Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization, Machine Learning | ||
Vision Factory | 2014 | Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Search Engine, Software | ||
Revolv | 2014 | Internet of Things, Smart Home, Software | ||
Lift Labs | 2014 | Hardware, Health Care, Medical, Software | ||
Polar | 2014 | Fitness, Health Care, Wearables | ||
Skybox Imaging | 2014 | Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Enterprise Software, Network Security, Security, Software | $500,000,000.00 | |
Emu | 2014 | E-Commerce | ||
Directr | 2014 | Energy, Solar | ||
Jetpac | 2014 | AI, ML | ||
Gecko Design | 2014 | Product Design | ||
Zync Render | 2014 | Digital Media, Flash Storage, Social Media | ||
Dropcam | 2014 | Consumer Electronics, Hardware, SaaS | $555,000,000.00 | |
Songza | 2014 | Music | ||
DrawElements | 2014 | Enterprise Software | ||
mDialog | 2014 | Advertising, Information Technology, Video Streaming | ||
Aplental Technologies | 2014 | Information Technology, Wireless | ||
Baarzo | 2014 | Video, Search | ||
Appurify | 2014 | Android, Apps, iOS, Mobile, Test and Measurement | ||
Rangespan | 2014 | Analytics, E-Commerce, Supply Chain Management | ||
Adometry | 2014 | Advertising, Analytics, SaaS | ||
Appetas | 2014 | Network Security, Restaurants, SaaS | ||
Stackdriver | 2014 | Apps, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Infrastructure | ||
Quest Visual | 2014 | Data Visualization, iOS, Software | ||
Gridcentric | 2014 | Software, Virtualization | ||
Divide | 2014 | Enterprise Software, Information Technology, Mobile, SaaS, Software | ||
Titan Aerospace | 2014 | Aerospace, Manufacturing | ||
GreenThrottle | 2014 | Console Games, Consumer Electronics, Mobile | ||
Nest Labs | 2014 | Sensor, Manufacturing, Smart Home | $3,200,000,000.00 | |
SlickLogin | 2014 | Mobile, Mobile Apps, Security | ||
Spider.io | 2014 | Advertising, Analytics, Fraud Detection, Internet, Security | ||
Bitspin | 2014 | Apps, Web Development | ||
Impermium | 2014 | Security | ||
DeepMind Technologies | 2014 | AI, ML | $500,000,000.00 | |
Flutter | 2013 | Content, Software | $40,000,000.00 | |
FlexyCore | 2013 | Software | $23,000,000.00 | |
Calico | 2013 | Biotech, Genetics, Health Care | ||
Bump | 2013 | Mobile, Contact Sharing | ||
WIMM Labs | 2012 | Hardware, Software, Wearables | ||
Waze | 2013 | Mobile Apps, Navigation, Transportation | $966,000,000.00 | |
Makani Power | 2013 | Energy | ||
MyEnergy | 2013 | Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency | ||
Behavio | 2013 | Software | ||
Wavii | 2013 | ML, AI | $30,000,000.00 | |
Channel Intelligence | 2013 | Manufacturing, Product Search, Shopping | $125,000,000.00 | |
DNNresearch | 2013 | AI | ||
Talaria Technologies | 2013 | Software, Web Design, Web Development | ||
Schaft | 2013 | Hardware, Robotics | ||
Industrial Perception | 2013 | AI | ||
Redwood Robotics | 2013 | Robotics | ||
Meka Robotics | 2013 | Robotics | ||
Holomni | 2013 | Mobile, Robots | ||
Bot & Dolly | 2013 | Software, Robotics | ||
Autofuss | 2013 | Product Design | ||
Incentive Targeting | 2012 | Public Relations, Retail | ||
BufferBox | 2012 | E-Commerce, Marketplace, Shopping | $17,000,000.00 | |
Viewdle | 2012 | Analytics, Augmented Reality, Computer Vision, Mobile, Facial Recognition | $45,000,000.00 | |
VirusTotal.com | 2012 | Security | ||
Nik Software | 2012 | Image Recognition, Software | ||
Sparrow | 2012 | Email, Messaging | $25,000,000.00 | |
Wildfire Interactive | 2012 | Consulting, Content, Data Integration, Developer Tools | $450,000,000.00 | |
Cuban Council | 2012 | Consulting, Consumer Electronics, Search Engine | ||
Meebo | 2012 | Internet, Messaging, Web Development | $100,000,000.00 | |
Quickoffice | 2012 | Enterprise Software, iOS, Mobile | ||
TxVia | 2012 | Finance, FinTech, Mobile, PaaS | ||
Milk, Inc | 2012 | Apps, Mobile, Software | ||
RightsFlow | 2011 | Accounting, Music, Legal | ||
Clever Sense | 2011 | ML, AI | ||
Apture | 2011 | Advertising | ||
Katango | 2011 | Social Media | ||
Anthony’s Robots | 2011 | Autonomous Vehicles | ||
510 Systems | 2011 | Autonomous Vehicles, Software | ||
SocialGrapple | 2011 | Analytics, Social Media | ||
Zave Networks | 2011 | Apps, Mobile | ||
Zagat | 2011 | Consumer Reviews | $151,000,000.00 | |
DailyDeal | 2011 | Beauty, Shopping | $114,000,000.00 | |
Dealmap | 2011 | Coupons, Local, Mobile, Search Engine, Social Media | ||
Motorola Mobility | 2011 | Mobile Apps | $12,500,000,000.00 | |
Punchd | 2011 | Android, iOS, Loyalty Programs, Mobile | ||
Fridge | 2011 | Photo Sharing | ||
PittPatt | 2011 | Facial Recognition | ||
PostRank | 2011 | Analytics, Social Media, Test and Measurement | ||
Admeld | 2011 | Advertising, Auctions, Software | $400,000,000.00 | |
SageTV | 2011 | Digital Entertainment, Events, Media and Entertainment | ||
Modu | 2011 | Mobile, Telecommunications, Wireless | ||
Sparkbuy | 2011 | Consumer Electronics, E-Commerce, Shopping | ||
PushLife | 2011 | Digital Media, E-Commerce, Mobile | $25,000,000.00 | |
ITA Software | 2011 | Information Technology | $676,000,000.00 | |
TalkBin | 2011 | Messaging | ||
BeatThatQuote.com | 2011 | Auto Insurance, E-Commerce, Price Comparison | $65,000,000.00 | |
Next New Networks | 2011 | Video, Video Streaming | ||
Green Parrot Pictures | 2011 | Digital Media, Enterprise Software, Video | ||
Zynamics | 2011 | Security | ||
eBook Technologies | 2011 | Content, E-Books | ||
SayNow | 2011 | Messaging, Social Network, Telecommunications | ||
Phonetic Arts | 2010 | Software | ||
Widevine Technologies | 2010 | Digital Entertainment, Digital Media, Video | ||
Zetawire | 2010 | Mobile Payments, NFC | ||
BlindType | 2010 | Mobile | ||
Plannr | 2010 | Mobile | ||
Quiksee | 2010 | Digital Media | $10,000,000.00 | |
MentorWave Technologies | 2010 | Software, 3D Visualization | ||
Slide.com | 2010 | Developer Tools, Software | $228,000,000.00 | |
Jambool | 2010 | Apps, Internet | $70,000,000.00 | |
Like.com | 2010 | Image Recognition | $100,000,000.00 | |
Angstro | 2010 | Enterprise Software, Facebook, Social Network | ||
SocialDeck | 2010 | Mobile, Social Website | ||
Metaweb | 2010 | Database, Infrastructure | ||
Invite Media | 2010 | Advertising | $81,000,000.00 | |
Instantiations | 2010 | Software | ||
Global IP Solutions | 2010 | Software | $68,200,000.00 | |
Simplify Media | 2010 | Digital Entertainment, Digital Media, Mobile | ||
Ruba.com | 2010 | Guides, Internet | ||
PinkArt | 2010 | Software | ||
Agnilux | 2010 | Hardware | ||
LabPixies | 2010 | Software | ||
BumpTop | 2010 | Software | $30,000,000.00 | |
Picnik | 2010 | Photosharing | ||
DocVerse | 2010 | Document Management | $25,000,000.00 | |
Episodic | 2010 | Broadcasting, Internet | ||
reMail | 2010 | Email, Messaging, Mobile Apps | ||
Aardvark | 2010 | Internet, Search Engine, Social | $50,000,000.00 | |
AdMob | 2009 | Ad Network, Advertising, Apps, Marketing, Mobile | $750,000,000.00 | |
Gizmo5 | 2009 | Public Relations, VoIP | $30,000,000.00 | |
Teracent | 2009 | Advertising, Machine Learning | ||
AppJet | 2009 | Software, Web Development | ||
reCAPTCHA | 2009 | Security | ||
On2 | 2009 | Content, Internet, SaaS, Software, Video | $133,000,000.00 | |
Eluceon Research | 2009 | Internet, Software | ||
TNC | 2008 | Google, Web Browsers, Web Hosting | ||
Begun | 2008 | Advertising | ||
Omnisio | 2008 | File Sharing, Video | $15,000,000.00 | |
Jaiku | 2007 | Mobile | ||
Zingku | 2007 | Digital Media, Social Media, Social Network | ||
Postini | 2007 | Cyber Security, Internet, Security | $625,000,000.00 | |
ImageAmerica | 2007 | Software, Document Scanning | ||
FeedBurner | 2007 | Blogging Platforms, Internet, Podcast | $100,000,000.00 | |
PeakStream | 2007 | Apps, Developer APIs, GPU, Software | ||
Zenter | 2007 | Content, E-Commerce, Web Hosting | ||
GrandCentral | 2007 | Mobile, Telecommunications, VoIP | $45,000,000.00 | |
GreenBorder | 2007 | Computer, Internet, Software | ||
Panoramio | 2007 | Photo Sharing, Photography, Social Media | ||
Crusix | 2007 | Social Networking | ||
DoubleClick | 2007 | Advertising | $3,100,000,000.00 | |
Tonic Systems | 2007 | Web Development | ||
Marratech | 2007 | Software, Video Conferencing | $15,000,000.00 | |
Trendalyzer | 2007 | Visual Statistics, Data Visualization, Software | ||
Adscape | 2007 | Advertising, Digital Media, Marketing | $23,000,000.00 | |
Endoxon | 2006 | Information Technology | $28,000,000.00 | |
JotSpot | 2006 | Collaboration, Enterprise Software, Software | ||
YouTube | 2006 | Internet, Music, Video | $1,650,000,000.00 | |
Neven Vision | 2006 | Software | ||
2Web Technologies | 2006 | Software | ||
Orion | 2006 | Content, Search Engine, Web Hosting | ||
Upstartle | 2006 | Software | ||
@Last Software | 2006 | 3D Technology, Developer Tools | ||
Measure Map | 2006 | Advertising, Analytics, Big Data | ||
dMarc Broadcasting | 2006 | Advertising, Advertising Platforms, Internet Radio | $102,000,000.00 | |
Phatbits | 2005 | XML Desktop Applications | ||
allPAY GmbH | 2005 | Mobile | ||
bruNET GmbH | 2005 | Digital Entertainment, Social Media | ||
Skia | 2005 | Graphic Design | ||
Akwan Information Technologies | 2005 | Information Technology, IT Management, Search Engine | ||
Android | 2005 | Linux, Mobile, Search Engine | $50,000,000.00 | |
Reqwireless | 2005 | Wireless | ||
Dodgeball | 2005 | Mobile Devices, Software | ||
Urchin Software Corporation | 2005 | Software | ||
Where 2 Technologies | 2004 | Software | ||
Keyhole | 2004 | Geospatial, Software | ||
ZipDash | 2004 | Automotive, E-Commerce, Mobile, Real Time, Travel | ||
Picasa | 2004 | Photos, Photo Editing | ||
Ignite Logic | 2004 | Internet, Software, Web Design | ||
Sprinks | 2003 | Online Advertising | ||
Genius Labs | 2003 | Developer APIs, Developer Tools, Software | ||
Neotonic Software | 2003 | CRM, Software | ||
Applied Semantics | 2003 | Developer APIs, Enterprise Software, Mobile Apps | $102,000,000.00 | |
Kaltix | 2003 | SEO, Web Hosting | ||
Pyra Labs | 2003 | Blogging Platforms, Developer APIs, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software, Project Management, Social Media | ||
Outride | 2001 | Energy, Information Technology, Online Portals | ||
Deja | 2001 | Information Technology, Internet, Web Development |