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DateStoryDealValueStatusTopicSources
Nov 4, 2026OpenAI's Pierre deal spells out what happens to customers and open-source code

OpenAI said on November 4 it will buy developer-tools company Pierre. Terms were not disclosed, and customers can keep using the product until it moves into Codex.

OpenAI → Pierre Computer CompanyNot disclosedPendingTech buyers1
Nov 2, 2026Salesforce closes two small AI purchases on the same day

Both deals were announced without a price. Salesforce's own notes say each closed on November 2.

Salesforce → Listen Labs and LoopsNot disclosedClosedTech buyers2

  1. Tech buyersNov 2, 2026

    Salesforce closes two small AI purchases on the same day

    Both deals were announced without a price. Salesforce's own notes say each closed on November 2.

    SalesforceListen Labs and Loops

    Not disclosedSep 2026Closed

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  2. Tech buyersOct 27, 2026

    Salesforce agrees to buy Braze for $47.50 a share, about $5.66 billion

    Salesforce says the deal needs no change to its fiscal 2027 guidance and is expected to close in fiscal 2028. Braze serves about 2,770 customers.

    SalesforceBraze

    $5.66BOct 2026Pending

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Oct 27, 2026Salesforce agrees to buy Braze for $47.50 a share, about $5.66 billion

Salesforce says the deal needs no change to its fiscal 2027 guidance and is expected to close in fiscal 2028. Braze serves about 2,770 customers.

Salesforce → Braze$5.66BPendingTech buyers1