Kaltura Acquires AI Avatar Startup eSelf.ai for $27M

Why It Matters

The deal equips Kaltura with cutting‑edge interactive AI video capabilities, positioning it to capture the fast‑growing market for personalized, conversational video experiences and to differentiate its enterprise offering from traditional streaming platforms.

Deal Summary

Kaltura announced the acquisition of Israel‑based eSelf.ai, a conversational avatar platform, in a deal valued at about $27 million. The acquisition will integrate eSelf’s real‑time AI avatar technology into Kaltura’s video solutions for enterprise customers.