Massachusetts-based mobile device security specialist Aura agreed to acquire Qoria, an Australia-based provider of AI-driven student cyber safety and wellbeing software, for $682 million at 9.2x EV/S, creating a global digital safety platform serving families and schools worldwide.

US-based public sector software provider Tyler Technologies acquired Australia-headquartered For The Record for $213 million, strengthening its courts and justice portfolio with digital recording and transcription capabilities.

Australian AI-powered team collaboration and agent management software provider Simtheory was acquired by Canva for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition supports Canva’s strategy of expanding beyond design software into a broader end-to-end marketing platform.

New Zealand-based energy pricing and forecasting software provider Factor was acquired by Gentrack Group for $14 million. The acquisition expands Gentrack’s AI capabilities, improving decision-making and forecasting for energy providers.

Australian video game developer Hipster Whale was acquired by France-based Atari for $29.3 million at 3.5x EV/S. The acquisition strengthens Atari's mobile gaming capabilities and expands its reach in the growing mobile games market.