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Home·Deals·software·Apple acquires Patchflyer GmbH
Apple acquires Patchflyer GmbH (2026)
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acquisitionAnnounced · May 12, 2026softwareSource · MagazinesArticle · Factual
Patchflyer GmbH
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Patchflyer GmbH · Apple

Apple acquires Patchflyer GmbH

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
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Deal value
Target
Patchflyer GmbH
Patchflyer GmbH
Meschede, North Rhine-Westphalia
Acquirer
Apple
Apple
Full Acquisition
Status
Completed

Apple agreed to acquire Patchflyer GmbH. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Completed. Sector: software. Target headquarters context: Meschede, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-05-12. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

Per an acquisition disclosure provided by the European Union, Apple acquired Patchflyer GmbH in January, the developer of a web-based color grading tool called Color.io

Deal timeline

Announced
May 12, 2026 · engadget.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in software. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: engadget.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index