Indie Semiconductor Inc. (INDI) saw its stock price surge by 5.10% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following the announcement of its agreement to acquire emotion3D GmbH, a Vienna-based developer of advanced perception algorithms and software for automotive applications.
The acquisition, valued at $20 million in cash with potential additional performance-based earnouts of up to $10 million, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. emotion3D specializes in developing software for in-cabin sensing, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and automated driving, which aligns well with Indie Semiconductor's focus on automotive solutions.
This strategic move is likely to strengthen Indie Semiconductor's position in the automotive technology market. Mark Tyndall, EVP of Corporate Development at indie, emphasized the acquisition's value in co-optimizing hardware-software solutions for ADAS applications and enhancing their vision and radar portfolio. The synergy between emotion3D's software technology and Indie's hardware solutions is expected to contribute significantly to safety initiatives like Vision Zero, potentially driving future growth and market expansion for the company.