Startups Are Still Acquiring Startups, Led By Ultra-High-Valuation Unicorns
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In 2026, over 500 venture-backed startups have been acquired by other startups, notably by high-valuation unicorns like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Databricks. The pace of these acquisitions remains steady despite a dip in overall startup IPOs and investment. OpenAI leads with eight acquisitions this year, focusing on early-stage companies, while Anthropic and MoonPay are also active buyers in AI and crypto sectors respectively.
