How many acquisitions has Apple made so far?

Apple has completed 130 acquisitions so far, with an average acquisition amount of $764M.

Which countries does Apple usually acquire in?

Apple has made acquisitions in 20 countries with the most activity in United States and United Kingdom.

In which year did Apple make the most acquisitions?

Apple was most active in 2013, with 15 acquisitions completed in that year.

List of 130 Acquisitions by Apple (Nov 2026)

Q: Which is Apple's latest acquisition?

Apple's most recent acquisition is Samplab, a Developer of AI-powered audio sample editing and manipulation software tools, acquired in October 2026.

Apple has made a total of 130 acquisitions. It has completed these transactions across 20 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, spanning 78 sectors with concentrations in Artificial Intelligence, Music Tech, and Security & Surveillance Technology. Peak activity occurred in 2013 with 15 acquisitions, 2017 with 13 acquisitions, and 2015 with 12 acquisitions. From 2020 to 2025, it maintained an average of 3.2 acquisitions per year and has completed 8 acquisitions so far this calendar year. Its most recent acquisition, finalized in October 2026, is Samplab, a Zurich-based developer of AI-powered audio software founded in 2020.

Here's the year on year acquisition history of Apple:

Number of Total Acquisitions

Year	# Acquisitions
2026	8
2025	4
2024	4
2023	4
2022	3
2021	1
2020	11
2019	7
2018	8
2017	13
2016	9
2015	12
2014	11
2013	15
2012	3
2011	2
2010	6
2009	2
2008	2
2002	2
2001	1
1999	1
1996	1

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Recent acquisitions by Apple

Apple's most recent acquisition - Samplab is a Developer of AI-powered audio sample editing and manipulation software tools, founded in 2020 and located in Zurich. Apple acquired it in October 2026 for a price of $*****.

Here is the list of all acquisitions by Apple sorted by the latest acquisition date:

Acquired on	Acquired Company	Acquisition Price	Facilitators	Stake Acquired	Acquisition Multiple
Oct 19, 2026	Samplab	vb{h	{tfo	22	164
Sep 08, 2026	Sonera	awbu	mzzs	58	663
Aug 03, 2026	PlasmaSolve	{wsc	utaw	25	936
May 20, 2026	Annie	lgiy	ixib	46	731
May 20, 2026	Animoto	wzlz	rywc	88	682