InterDigital Acquires AI Video Codec Startup Deep Render

InterDigital, a leader in mobile, video, and AI technology research, has acquired Deep Render, a London-based AI startup specializing in video codecs and AI-driven video compression. This acquisition strengthens InterDigital's patent portfolio and enhances its leadership in AI-native video research, particularly building on their expertise in HEVC and VVC video technologies. The deal includes the integration of Deep Render's AI experts into InterDigital's Video Lab, boosting their talent pool and accelerating development of next-generation video compression technologies. Deep Render's focus on AI-based video and image compression aligns with InterDigital's goal to improve network efficiency and transform content consumption across a variety of devices and streaming services. InterDigital executives highlighted that this acquisition deepens their research capabilities and commitment to delivering high-quality video efficiently. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.