Tech companies are gearing up for a wave of 'acquihires' in the AI space, with Microsoft making moves to strengthen its consumer AI business by hiring talent from Inflection AI. Venture capitalists predict an increase in M&A activity among AI startups as big tech firms seek top AI talent through acquisitions. Overpriced AI startups may see their best talent poached as the market becomes more competitive.
The demand for AI talent is driving tech companies to consider 'acquihiring' exceptional founders or teams with strong backgrounds in AI. M&A dealmaking in the AI sector has already seen a strong start in 2024, with notable acquisitions like Veradigm's purchase of ScienceIO. Buyers in the market fall into three main categories, including Big Tech incumbents, AI enterprise giants, and non-tech companies looking to expand their AI portfolios.
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