M&A Deal Summary

Sorenson Communications Acquires Hand Talk

On January 28, 2025, Sorenson Communications acquired internet software and services company Hand Talk

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sorenson Communications’ 2nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Sorenson Communications’ 1st transaction in Brazil.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-01-28
Target Hand Talk
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Sorenson Communications
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Hand Talk

Maceió, Brazil
Hand Talk is a provider of AI/machine learning (ML)-based sign language translation, to accelerate company innovation in AI-driven automated sign language translation. Hand Talk was formed in 2012 and is headquartered in Maceió, Brazil.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Sorenson Communications

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Category Company
Founded 2000
Sector Communications
DESCRIPTION

Sorenson Communications is a provider of communication offerings including the Sorenson Video Relay Service (VRS), Sorenson IP Relay (siprelay) and Sorenson videophones. Sorenson Communications’ Sorenson VRS enables deaf and hard-of-hearing callers to conduct video relay conversations through a qualified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: Brazil M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2025 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-28 OmniBridge

United States

OmniBridge is an AI-driven sign language translation technology that enables bi-directional, real-time conversations between people who use American Sign Language (ASL) and those who speak English.

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