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Chris Sharkey

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Canva's AI acquisition spree continues, with two more startups from the Stayz founders

Canva has bought AI agent platform Simtheory and marketing software Ortto from the Sharkey brothers, who also founded Stayz — its fourth and fifth purchases this year, prices undisclosed.

Startup Daily Thu 9 Apr 2026 OrttoSimtheoryAffinityCanvaCavalryDoohlyFairfax MediaLeonardo.AiMagic BriefMango.AINineSalesforce VenturesSouthern Cross Venture PartnersStayzBlackbird VenturesChris SharkeyCliff Obrecht
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Canva paints itself as an AI work platform with Simtheory, Ortto acquisitions

Canva has bought Sydney AI startup Simtheory and marketing automation firm Ortto, its fifth and sixth acquisitions in ten months, as it repositions from design tool to AI workplace platform; no prices disclosed.

SmartCompany Thu 9 Apr 2026 AnthropicAtlassianCanvaCavalryDeepSeekDoohlyGoogleLeonardo.AiMagic BriefMango.AIOpenAIOrttoSimtheoryChris SharkeyCliff Obrecht

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