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Appiness Strengthens Consulting with San Francisco AI Firm Acquisition

Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 15:55 IST
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  • Appiness acquires US-based AI specialist iLumaLab to expand globally
  • Acquisition strengthens Appiness’ AI Centre of Excellence and innovation ecosystem
  • iLumaLab team joins Appiness to scale AI solutions and U.S. operations

Bengaluru based consulting firm Appiness Interactive has acquired San Francisco–based AI company iLumaLab to enhance its global presence and AI innovation capabilities. This move is part of Appiness’ strategy to grow its footprint in North America and expand its AI Centre of Excellence Program (AI-CoE).

iLumaLab, founded by AI expert Patrik Slachta, is known for creating custom AI solutions combining automation, data intelligence, and human-focused design. The acquisition adds fresh creativity and technical strength to Appiness’ AI ecosystem, Appyverse, which aims to transform how businesses adopt AI.

Visakh Viswambharan, Founder and CEO of Appiness, said, the partnership with iLumaLab began through a shared passion for innovation. He added that the acquisition fits naturally with Appiness’ mission to help organizations grow through intelligent technology.

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Patrik Slachta expressed enthusiasm about joining Appiness, praising the company’s culture of creativity and bold thinking. He looks forward to contributing to Appiness’ growth in the U.S. and advancing new AI products globally.

With this acquisition, Appiness is set to accelerate AI innovation from India while deepening its reach in the North American market. The integration of iLumaLab’s team and expertise will help drive the next phase of Appyverse’s development and global expansion.