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Splice acquires Spitfire Audio

Acquisition Provisional 55% confidence first seen 3 October 2026, 11:00

Splice, the sample platform led by CEO Kakul Srivastava, expanded its audio offerings by acquiring Spitfire Audio. The Verge reports the acquisition as part of Splice’s broader growth, though it does not specify any purchase price or deal terms. The move matters as it brings another music-audio catalog into Splice’s platform, strengthening its position in the creator tools market.

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The deal

Spitfire Audio Undisclosed Acquisition · announced 3 Oct 2026

Investors Splice

Deal terms as reported in the coverage below.

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3 Oct, 11:00 Splice CEO Kakul Srivastava thinks AI emails are killing conversations The Verge independent

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Splice acquires Spitfire Audio

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