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Blackstone Inc. announced on July 30, 2026, that funds managed by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DarkVision Technologies Inc. from Koch Engineered Solutions, a unit of Koch, Inc.. DarkVision, founded in 2013 and headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia, develops advanced ultrasound imaging technologies used to inspect critical industrial infrastructure. Its technology stack includes imaging sensors, silicon chips, defect-quantifying AI models and rendering software that transform ultrasound data into photorealistic 3D visuals, helping customers assess asset integrity and identify defects and associated risks. The company has approximately 300 employees and serves customers across global industrial and energy markets. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, and no completed closing has been publicly confirmed in the sources reviewed.
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Blackstone Energy Transition Partners
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DarkVision Technologies Inc.
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EnergyTransaction
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