Apple-PrimeSense-$345M
Apple reportedly acquires PrimeSense for
$345M
The Israel-based 3D-sensing company provides the technology
that powers Microsoft's Kinect sensor.
Apple paid $345 million for the
Israel-based company, according to a Calcalist financial newspaper report on
Sunday that didn't cite sources. Perhaps best known for powering the gesture
control used by Microsoft's Xbox 360
game console, the company's technology is also used in 3D scanners, iRobot's
Ava, and the Asus Xtion.
However, while noting that the two
companies were engaged in discussions regarding a possible acquisition, sources
told AllThingsD that
that the deal has not been finalized. They also reportedly said the final value
of the deal -- if it is ratified -- would likely be slightly greater than $345
million.
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"We are focused on building a
prosperous company while bringing 3D sensing and natural interaction to the
mass market in a variety of markets such as interactive living room and mobile
devices," a spokeswoman for PrimeSense told Reuters. "We do not comment on what any of our partners,
customers or potential customers are doing and we do not relate to rumours or
recycled rumours."
PrimeSense has raised $85 million from
Israeli and US venture capital funds such as Canaan Partners Global, Gemini
Israel, and Genesis Partners, according to Calcalist.
Apple was said to be talks to acquire
the 3D-sensing company since July when it was said to be offering $280 million for the Tel Aviv-based company. Apple
has found Israel to be a veritable treasure trove: last year, the company
confirmed that it acquired Israel-based flash storage maker Anobit for $400 million.
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