OpenAI Acquires Statsig in Bold Expansion Move (USA/Global)
OpenAI announced it will acquire product-testing startup Statsig for $1.1 billion in an all-stock deal, appointing its founder, Vijaye Raji, as CTO of Applications. Leadership changes also include Kevin Weil moving to lead OpenAI for Science and Srinivas Narayanan becoming CTO of B2B applications—deepening OpenAI’s enterprise push.
Samsung’s AI-Powered B2B Push in Southeast Asia
Samsung is ramping up its Southeast Asia B2B offerings by embedding Galaxy AI features into localized solutions, now supporting 20 languages. Despite recent export constraints and a profit dip, the company is doubling down on AI hardware and education partnerships to expand its regional footprint.
New Possible Launches Digital Focus Groups Tool (UK Industrial/Workplace)
Stockport-based New Possible has introduced a digital “Focus Groups” tool designed for gathering employee insights at scale. The platform allows up to 500 participants to provide qualitative feedback with real-time follow-up, offering a new way for businesses to assess workplace sentiment.
US OTAs Shift to B2B, Loyalty & Virtual Agents (Marketing/Sales)
Online travel agencies in the US are moving away from aggressive growth tactics, instead focusing on B2B expansion, loyalty programs, and the use of virtual agents. The report highlights a sector realignment designed to stabilize revenues and improve long-term customer retention.
Zopa Acquires Rvvup to Boost Embedded Finance (Wildcard/UK Fintech)
Digital bank Zopa has acquired payments platform Rvvup, aiming to triple the size of its embedded finance business within two years. The move reflects Zopa’s strategy to diversify services and strengthen its role in the UK’s growing fintech ecosystem.
