Straive, a global leader in Data and AI operationalization, announced the acquisition of NextGen Invent, an AI engineering and enterprise services provider. The deal aims to strengthen Straive's ability to help clients move from AI experimentation to measurable business impact, particularly in the Life Sciences and Manufacturing sectors.
Details of the Acquisition
NextGen Invent combines data and AI engineering with domain expertise to deliver tailored business solutions. The company has offices in New York, USA, and Noida, India. Novistra Capital acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to NextGen Invent.
Strategic Rationale
Ankor Rai, Chief Executive Officer at Straive, stated: “Straive helps clients build and run AI that replaces and transforms the legacy enterprise. NextGen Invent’s hands-on experience in developing AI solutions and deploying them to transform and automate complex industry-specific workflows fits very well with Straive’s focus on Data & AI Operationalization. Together, we help clients break free from the costly AI experimentation cycle and rapidly operationalize AI to deliver measurable business impact.”
Namit Sureka, President & Chief Analytics & AI Officer at Straive, added: “By bringing NextGen Invent’s forward-deployed engineers into the Straive fold, we will be accelerating our ability to land and seamlessly scale up to build, run, and transform our clients’ business priorities. Their vertical expertise in Life Sciences and Manufacturing will help clients accelerate delivery, improve data reliability, and operationalize AI at scale.”
NextGen Invent's Perspective
Deepak Mittal, Founder & CEO at NextGen Invent, said: “We share a common vision of helping organizations thrive in an AI-first world. By combining our strengths, we bring industry expertise in AI strategy, scalable AI enablement, governance, and modern data platforms. Backed by strong thought leadership, we help businesses move from intent to impact and from strategy to execution, with global reach.”
About the Companies
Straive is a leader in Data and AI Operationalization, serving clients across Financial & Information Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail, Technology & Media, Logistics & Manufacturing, Education, and Research. It operates globally through delivery teams spanning the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Straive is owned by EQT, a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies.
NextGen Invent focuses on delivering transformative outcomes through Strategy, AI Enablement, and Technology Transformation across Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Logistics & Manufacturing. The company brings expertise in Generative and Agentic AI, intelligent automation, anchored by foundational strengths in data analytics, cloud modernization, and digital product development. It is known for its forward-deployed AI model, agile delivery, thought leadership, and a highly collaborative approach.
