Smart Eye acquires Sightic Analytics to strengthen AI driver monitoring software

On February 4, Smart Eye announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares of the Swedish AI-based software company Sightic Analytics AB. The transaction will be completed for a fixed purchase price of SEK 60.5 million and represents a strategic move to strengthen Smart Eye’s AI driver monitoring software portfolio.

Acquisition structure and regulatory timeline

The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval from the :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} (ISP). Approval is expected in March 2026, after which Sightic Analytics AB will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Smart Eye. Until clearance is granted, both companies will continue operating independently while preparing for integration.

Technology integration and data synergies

Combining databases and expertise

Through Smart Eye’s acquisition of Sightic, the two companies will combine their respective databases, significantly reducing the need for fresh data collection. The integration allows both teams to leverage complementary datasets and overlapping technical expertise, strengthening the performance and scalability of AI driver monitoring software solutions.

Faster development efficiency

By sharing data resources and analytical models, Smart Eye expects faster validation cycles and improved robustness of its automotive AI software. This approach supports OEM driver monitoring systems that must meet increasingly strict safety and regulatory requirements across global markets.

OEM readiness and new business expansion

The combined technology is expected to be ready for mass production with global OEMs as early as 2026. This timeline aligns with rising demand for in-cabin sensing technology as driver monitoring systems become mandatory in more regions. In parallel, Smart Eye plans to establish a new Industry & Law Enforcement business area. This unit will focus on testing substances beyond alcohol, extending the application of its AI-based monitoring capabilities into adjacent safety and compliance use cases while maintaining its core automotive focus.