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GoPro to Merge With Starman Optical in $285 Million Deal, Pivots Toward AI and Defense Markets

The deal recapitalizes GoPro, wipes out its debt, and repositions the 24-year-old camera maker toward AI infrastructure, government, and defense markets while it continues operating its consumer camera and subscription business.

GoPro to Merge With Starman Optical in $285 Million Deal, Pivots Toward AI and Defense Markets

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The deal recapitalizes GoPro, wipes out its debt, and repositions the 24-year-old camera maker toward AI infrastructure, government, and defense markets while it continues operating its consumer camera and...

and privately held optical-photonics company Starman Optical, Inc.

announced a definitive merger agreement on September 1, 2026.

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The deal recapitalizes GoPro, wipes out its debt, and repositions the 24-year-old camera maker toward AI infrastructure, government, and defense markets while it continues operating its consumer camera and subscription business. and privately held optical-photonics company Starman Optical, Inc. announced a definitive merger agreement on September 1, 2026.

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and privately held optical-photonics company Starman Optical, Inc. announced a definitive merger agreement on September 1, 2026.

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