Acquisitions in technology, finance, and healthcare have surged in 2025. According to industry sources, companies have spent billions to expand software, data, and automation capabilities. This year, AI and analytics-focused firms have accounted for a growing share of corporate deals.
Major players such as OpenAI, Qualtrics, Firefly, and AlphaSense have completed acquisitions, targeting startups that bring new tools for finance, healthcare, defense, and enterprise productivity. The deals involve established firms and smaller startups, with executives and investors from leading technology and financial companies participating.
The acquisitions follow a trend of companies combining data, software, and workflow tools to reach more users and expand capabilities. While 2025 has seen multiple multi-billion-dollar transactions, the focus has also been on practical applications. These include personal finance tracking, patient experience monitoring, defense sensing systems, and workflow automation for analysts.
Companies are leveraging these acquisitions to integrate new products, reduce manual processes, and deliver actionable insights to clients. The activity highlights a clear shift toward data and software integration across sectors, with deals announced across major U.S. tech hubs and other innovation centers worldwide.
1. OpenAI Acquires Finance App Roi
OpenAI acquired Roi, a personal finance app that tracks spending and investments. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 2021 by Sujith Vishwajith and Chip Davis, Roi provides budget tracking, transaction analysis, and personalized insights. The platform integrates AI to offer real-time guidancesaw for users.
A company spokesperson said, “We’re building AI systems that understand people’s goals and help them make smarter choices.”
OpenAI plans to integrate Roi’s tools into its platform. Users will be able to connect AI to everyday financial decisions. The acquisition strengthens OpenAI’s offerings in consumer finance and expands its product portfolio.
2. Qualtrics Acquires Healthcare Firm Press Ganey for 6.75 Billion Dollars
Qualtrics acquired Press Ganey, a healthcare analytics company, for 6.75 billion dollars. The deal gives Qualtrics access to thousands of hospitals and healthcare systems across the U.S.
Founded in 1985, Press Ganey tracks patient satisfaction, safety, and workforce engagement. Hospitals use the platform to monitor care quality and operational performance.
CEO Zig Serafin said, “Our mission is to help organizations listen and act on every signal. Healthcare is one of the most important places where this matters.”
The acquisition combines Qualtrics’ experience management tools with Press Ganey’s data. Hospitals can now track patient feedback, staff performance, and operational efficiency in one system.
3. Firefly Acquires SciTec for 855 Million Dollars
Firefly, a defense and aerospace company, acquired SciTec for 855 million dollars. SciTec develops sensing, tracking, and imaging technologies for satellites, aircraft, and ground systems.
Founded in 2005 by Robert Hines and Alicia Wong, SciTec provides software for data collection and analysis in national security and space projects. The company has worked with the U.S. Department of Defense and NASA.
The acquisition strengthens Firefly’s defense products by adding advanced hardware and software. SciTec’s tools will be integrated to improve surveillance, intelligence, and mission planning systems.
4. AlphaSense Acquires Carousel an Assistant for Excel
AlphaSense acquired Carousel, a startup that automates spreadsheet modeling in Microsoft Excel. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Carousel, founded by Daniel Wolf and Jude Rizzo, generates formulas, projections, and tables automatically. Analysts use the tool for financial modeling and workflow efficiency.
AlphaSense CEO Jack Kokko said, “We are focused on building products that make data work faster for analysts and investors.”
The acquisition will integrate Carousel’s software into AlphaSense’s platform, allowing clients to search data and model spreadsheets in one system. Businesses can reduce errors and improve efficiency in financial and operational tasks.
