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AI M&A is in a land grab: VC-backed AI companies have made 195 acquisitions of AI startups this year through Sept 29, already 14% above all of 2025, per Crunchbase. OpenAI is the most active acquirer

OpenAI leads AI M&A with 195 deals and an 11 billion largest transaction.

Context

Crunchbase data shows venture-backed AI companies made 195 acquisitions of AI startups through September 29, 14% more than all of 2025, with only 12 deals disclosing prices.

What changed

OpenAI leads AI M&A with 195 deals and an 11 billion largest transaction.

Why it matters

OpenAI leads AI M&A with 195 deals and an 11 billion largest transaction. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.

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