AI Builders Global Conference 2026. October 14-16, 2026. Online.
Exit Strategies & M&A in AI: Acquisitions, IPOs & Strategic Exits
This description belongs to the 2026 topic catalog. The 2027 program is being prepared separately.
How does the AI M&A landscape look in 2026? Panel covers acqui-hire vs. technology acquisition vs. full company acquisition, current valuation multiples for AI companies at different stages, how to position your company for an exit, and what major acquirers (Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce, Apple) are actively looking for in their acquisition pipeline.
Questions explored in the 2026 topic catalog
- What are the dominant M&A patterns in AI in 2026?
- How are AI companies being valued for acquisition today?
- When should founders start thinking about exit positioning?
- What do major tech acquirers look for in AI acquisitions?
- How does the acqui-hire model work and when does it make sense?
- What legal and IP considerations matter most in AI M&A?
Who this topic is for
Growth-stage founders, startup board members, corporate development teams, M&A lawyers, and investors thinking about portfolio exits.
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