G42 is exploring targeted acquisitions of artificial intelligence (AI) firms in Asia where technology pipelines are strong but geopolitical oversight is less restrictive.
In South Korea, G42 acquisition interest is focused on minority positions in second-tier firms that are spin-offs from research and development (R&D) labs, focusing on embedded AI chips and edge inference software.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- Status of G42’s acquisition efforts in South Korea
- South Korean firms eyed by G42 for acquisition
- The G42 official overseeing acquisition efforts
- Key factors shaping the acquisition process
- The expected timeframe for reaching a preliminary deal
