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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.

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Marketing automation company Autopilot launches real-time collaboration tool

Autopilot releases a real-time collaboration feature for marketing teams, and the piece recalls its US$12 million round led by Blackbird Ventures and its headquarters move from San Francisco to Sydney.