Apple acquires Israeli startup Q.ai, valued at appx USD1.6b
Apple Inc. confirmed its acquisition of Q.ai, an Israeli artificial intelligence company developing advanced silent-speech, audio, and facial micro-movement technologies.
Based in Tel Aviv, Q.ai operates in the AI and human–machine interface space and has focused on enabling speech and intent recognition without audible sound. The acquisition forms part of Apple’s broader push to deepen its AI capabilities across devices, wearables, and next-generation interfaces.
Meitar advised Q.ai throughout its lifecycle and on the acquisition by Apple. The firm supported the company across corporate and transactional matters, intellectual property, commercial agreements, privacy and regulatory compliance, labor, antitrust, and tax aspects connected to the sale process.
The deal underscores strong global demand for Israeli AI deep-tech, especially in the generative and wearable AI space, and illustrates how emerging machine learning innovators are integrating into major technology platforms.
According to Reuters, the deal is valued at approximately USD 1.6 billion, although Apple has not officially disclosed terms — other market sources report valuations up to USD 2 billion.
The Meitar team included partners Tali Lungin, Talya Gerstler, Ori Drori and Yael Teperman, and associates Yuval Beit Halachmi and Rotem Biton (corporate & securities); partners Boaz Mizrahi and Adi Blumenthal, and associates Idan Sides, Shachar Druk, Rula Yunis, Alon Hilu, Noa Knaani and Sara Weinberger (IP & commercial); partners Ignacio González, Orly Calderon and Talia Elkayam (privacy); partners Keren Shitrit and Noa Haimi Cohen, together with US tax counsel Paul Haimowitz (tax); partner Daniel Kligler (patents); partners Hila Silverstein and Hen Zohar Amor (labor & employment); and partners Liat Hertzka and Yarden Hadar (antitrust).
