AI M&A Deals Surge Over $65 Billion in 2025

Dealmaking is picking up steam, with AI playing a key role. CoreWeave’s $9 billion acquisition of Core Scientific marks the latest in a series of big AI M&A deals this year. Globally, there have been over 240 AI startup deals in 2025. The hope is for continued M&A growth in the second half of the year.

In the first half of 2025, $750 billion in US M&A deals have been announced, with AI-related deals accounting for over $65 billion. Major tech players like Salesforce, HPE, and Alphabet have made significant AI-driven acquisitions. The power sector has also seen notable deals, such as Constellation Energy’s $16.4 billion acquisition of Calpine Corp.

Large technology companies are expected to invest a combined $325 billion in capital expenditures and investments this year. Meta has taken a 49% stake in Scale AI for $14.3 billion, while Oracle secured a $30 billion cloud deal. CoreWeave also spent $1.7 billion to acquire AI startup Weights & Biases.

AI startups are generating more revenue than large public companies, prompting a wave of acquisitions. The AI market is poised for continued M&A activity as AI becomes integrated into daily life. Expect to see both large and small acquisitions shaping the future of AI technology and business.

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