MARKETSSTORY 594· JUNE 20, 2026

Elastic to Acquire AI Bug-Detection Startup Deductive AI for Up to $85 Million

Elastic has agreed to acquire Deductive AI, a software bug-detection startup backed by venture firm CRV, for up to $85 million. The deal brings under Elastic's roof a three-year-old company that applies artificial intelligence to both ident

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