EU Reveals Apple Made a Tiny Acquisition Last Year
Source: MacRumors
Acquisition Details
In October 2025, Apple notified the European Commission that it would be acquiring the sole employee of invrs.io LLC and certain assets from the company. After the required four‑month waiting period, the European Commission published this information this week.
Background on invrs.io and Martin Schubert
The sole employee appears to be Martin Schubert, as shown on his LinkedIn profile. Schubert founded invrs.io in 2023 to advance AI‑guided design, initially focusing on optical and photonics technologies for AR/VR, data centers, and related fields.
Schubert’s prior experience includes work at Alphabet’s X on AI‑powered photonic design and a stint at Meta. His systems could be useful for future Apple Vision Pro development, though the exact role he will play at Apple has not been disclosed.
More details about the acquisition can be found on the European Commission’s website.
Potential Impact on Apple Vision Pro
While it is unclear what specific projects Schubert will be assigned to, his expertise in AI‑driven photonic design may contribute to enhancements in Apple’s Vision Pro hardware and software pipeline.
Historical Context
- This transaction is Apple’s second‑biggest acquisition ever, valued at nearly $2 billion.
- Apple’s largest acquisition to date remains the purchase of Beats for $3 billion in 2014. Apple Music, launched a year later, was built on the foundation of the former Beats Music streaming service.
This article first appeared on MacRumors.com.