Appiness Interactive Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based strategic technology consulting firm renowned for solving complex business challenges through advanced digital solutions, has announced the acquisition of iLumaLab, a San Francisco–based bespoke AI services startup founded by emerging AI innovator Patrik Šlachta.
This acquisition serves as a major boost to the Appiness AI Centre of Excellence (AI-CoE) and represents a key milestone in the company’s North America expansion strategy.
The AI-CoE Program is designed to accelerate the practical adoption of AI by combining research, experimentation, and enterprise deployment—bringing together strategy, technology, and human-centered impact.
Appiness selected iLumaLab for its pioneering approach to customized AI implementation, which integrates automation, data intelligence, and design-led experiences. The partnership infuses new innovation momentum into Appyverse, Appiness’ evolving AI ecosystem built to reimagine how organizations adopt, deploy, and scale AI.
“Patrik and I first connected in San Francisco through the Draper Ecosystem. What began as a conversation about innovation quickly turned into a strategic relationship,” said Visakh Viswambharan, Founder & CEO, Appiness. “This acquisition strengthens both our geographic presence and technology roadmap. iLumaLab’s culture of experimentation aligns perfectly with our AI-CoE vision, and we look forward to onboarding more innovators and deep-tech capabilities into Appyverse.”
Following the acquisition, the iLumaLab team will integrate into firm’s U.S. operations and contribute to expanding Appyverse and the AI Excellence Program.
“Appiness is a company that has consistently pushed boundaries for over a decade,” said Patrik Šlachta, Founder, iLumaLab. “The values behind Appyverse and the CoE mirror what we aspired to build at iLumaLab. Joining forces will allow us to scale faster and create transformational AI products for global markets.”
This strategic move amplifies comapny’s global footprint; moreover, it unites India-driven innovation with a strengthened North American presence, positioning the company to accelerate the next phase of Appyverse’s growth.
