Acquiring Company
GoPro
Acquired Company
Starman Optical
San MateoUnited StatesSoftwareHealth CareArtificial IntelligenceComputers and Electronics ManufacturingArtificial IntelligenceImage RecognitionSemiconductorDescription
GoPro, Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Starman Optical, Inc. The transaction, valued at $285 million, aims to enhance GoPro's capabilities in AI data centers and other strategic markets. GoPro will maintain a 10% ownership stake post-merger. The merger is expected to close by year-end 2026.
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Who acquired Starman Optical?
Starman Optical was acquired by GoPro, based in San Mateo. The deal was reported on September 1, 2026. In a post-pandemic world, workers are demanding remote flexibility, more time off, and generous health benefits. GoPro is publicly traded (GPRO) and operates in Software.
When did GoPro acquire Starman Optical?
GoPro's acquisition of Starman Optical was reported on September 1, 2026. GoPro, Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Starman Optical, Inc. The transaction, valued at $285 million, aims to enhance GoPro's capabilities in AI data centers and other strategic markets. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Starman Optical do?
Starman Optical, Inc. is a privately held optical-photonics company specializing in advanced optics and imaging. The company focuses on U.S.-made optical transceivers for various markets including AI infrastructure. It is privately held, operating in Artificial Intelligence, and is based in United States.
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