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+++ #DealMonitor +++ ChatGPT developer OpenAI takes over Kiel startup Ona (formerly known as Gitpod) +++
+++ #DealMonitor +++ ChatGPT developer OpenAI takes over Kiel startup Ona (formerly known as Gitpod) +++
In the #DealMonitor For June 12th we will take a look at the most important, exciting and interesting investments and exits of the day in the DACH region. All deals from the previous days are available in a large and clear format #DealMonitor Archives.
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MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
OpenAI – Ona
+++ The American ChatGPT developer OpenAI snaps up the Kiel-based AI company Ona, formerly known as Gitpod. The purchase price is not yet known. According to Gründerszene, it is one of the largest German startup exits in recent years. As part of the acquisition, the entire Ona team will move to OpenAI and strengthen the company’s Codex team. According to the company, more than 5 million people now use the Codex AI platform every week. With Ona, founded in 2020 by Sven Efftinge, Moritz Eysholdt and Jan Köhnlein, developers can implement their projects quickly. The startup offers its users a ready-to-use development environment in the browser – at the push of a button. Investors such as General Catalyst, Speedinvest, Crane Venture Partners, Vertex Ventures US, MongoDB Ventures and Shopify founder Tobi Lütke have invested around 30 million euros in the company in recent years. More about Ona
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