GoPro has announced that it has entered into a merger agreement with Starman Optical, a private company. The two companies plan to trade 90% of the shares for $285 million (approximately ¥46 billion) in cash, while GoPro will retain the remaining 10%.
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GoPro to Enter AI Infrastructure Sector Following Acquisition by Starman Optical
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GoPro stated that it had been in a situation where continuing business operations was difficult due to rising costs and declining sales caused by a global memory shortage. The company explained that this merger will strengthen its capital and enable the manufacturing of products within the United States.
Following the merger, the company plans to add American-made optical transceivers from Starman Optical to its product portfolio. Through this move, GoPro aims to enter the AI infrastructure market. Additionally, the company stated that it intends to apply its optical technology and image processing capabilities to markets such as defense, robotics, and aerospace.
Support for existing consumer products, subscription services, and cloud platforms will continue. The transaction is expected to be completed around the end of 2026, pending shareholder agreement and regulatory approvals.
Source: アクションカメラのGoProが約460億円で非公開企業のStarman Opticalに買収される、カメラ事業を継続しながらAIインフラ分野へ進出 (GIGAZINE, 2026-09-02)