{"id":10668,"date":"2025-09-16T16:06:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T16:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.d-id.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=10668"},"modified":"2025-10-28T07:35:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:35:39","slug":"d-id-announces-simpleshow-acquisition-to-create-a-digital-human-and-ai-video-powerhouse","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.d-id.com\/news\/d-id-announces-simpleshow-acquisition-to-create-a-digital-human-and-ai-video-powerhouse\/","title":{"rendered":"D-ID Announces simpleshow Acquisition to Create a Digital Human and AI Video Powerhouse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The joint company will serve 1,500+ large enterprise customers worldwide, hundreds of which are Fortune companies, with the world\u2019s most advanced AI-driven video-creation and corporate communication platform<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br><br>September 16, 2025 \u2013<\/strong> \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.d-id.com\">D-ID<\/a>, the leading platform for the generation of digital humans, today announced its acquisition of AI video pioneer <a href=\"https:\/\/simpleshow.com\/\">simpleshow<\/a> for an undisclosed amount. Operating under the <strong>D-ID brand<\/strong>, the newly formed joint company is set to revolutionize enterprise communication through the power of <strong>conversational visual agents<\/strong>,<strong> immediately assuming a leading position in the Enterprise AI Video and Interactive Avatar markets.<br><br><\/strong>The combined company unites D-ID\u2019s cutting-edge interactive AI Visual Agents and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.d-id.com\/personal-avatars\/\">AI avatar<\/a> technologies with simpleshow\u2019s industry-leading explainer video maker. It will offer the most comprehensive, enterprise-grade platform for human-like, two-way video communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 15 years of experience in AI-driven video creation, simpleshow serves a global enterprise customer base of more than <strong>1,500 corporate clients<\/strong>, mainly Fortune companies. Combining this expertise with <strong>D-ID\u2019s pioneering real-time avatar technology<\/strong> will enable companies to deploy fully digital employees across a wide range of corporate functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s a <strong>sales development representative<\/strong>, <strong>product expert<\/strong>, <strong>trainer<\/strong>, <strong>coach<\/strong>, or <strong>HR onboarding assistant<\/strong> &#8211; enterprises receive interactive, personalized avatars that can engage in two-way conversations, perform actions (agentic capabilities), answer questions in real-time, conduct role-playing, and deliver hyper-personalized content. &nbsp;The solution is scalable, multilingual, secure, and easy to integrate into existing workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur vision is to make corporate communication more human, scalable, and efficient,\u201d says Gil Perry, CEO and co-founder of D-ID. \u201cBy combining the two companies\u2019 tech stacks and providing simpleshow\u2019s clients with advanced AI solutions, we are well-positioned to lead the Interactive Digital Human market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt the heart of this partnership are shared values &#8211; simplicity, innovation, and a deep commitment to empowering enterprise communication,\u201d says simpleshow CEO Karsten Boehrs. \u201cD-ID and simpleshow complement each other perfectly: real-time avatar technology meets strength in scalable video creation. Together, we\u2019re unlocking powerful new possibilities for our clients by combining intuitive storytelling with the next generation of digital human interaction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve backed D-ID from the very beginning because of their rare combination of deep talent, cutting-edge technology, and bold vision. With the acceleration of AI, the company is well poised to capture the opportunity to be the go to video platform. This combination brings together the industry\u2019s best real\u2011time digital humans with the most trusted enterprise story\u2011telling engine,\u201d said Manish Agarwal, General Partner at AVP. \u201cIt\u2019s rare to see two tech stacks snap together this cleanly, and even rarer to combine complementary customer bases. We\u2019re excited to continue to support a world-class team that\u2019s redefining how businesses communicate and engage in the AI era.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ansgar Gruendler, Head of DACH Region at Tata Communications comments:&nbsp; \u201csimpleshow has been a trusted partner for years in creating engaging animated learning content. We had an early look at the new joint solution &#8211; and we\u2019re genuinely impressed. Combining easy-to-digest videos with real-time interaction helps us stay ahead in AI-driven process optimization and supports faster growth across our teams.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt Microsoft, we see potential in the acquisition of simpleshow by D-ID,\u201d said Annie Pearl, CVP and GM, Azure Experiences and Ecosystems, Microsoft.&nbsp; \u201cThe integration of D-ID&#8217;s advanced visual agents with simpleshow&#8217;s streamlined video creation platform creates a powerful, enterprise-grade solution, all backed by the security and scale of Azure.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The acquisition positions D-ID as a global leader in the rapidly expanding $50 billion digital human market. By leveraging technological excellence, a commitment to security and ethics, a robust client base, and partnerships with industry giants, the joint company will provide <strong>the UI for the AI age<\/strong>. The companies expect to complete the merger in Q4 2025, subject to regulatory approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About D-ID<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>D-ID powers hyper-realistic digital humans to serve as dynamic interfaces for Large Language Models and autonomous agents, revolutionizing AI-driven communication with secure, enterprise-grade solutions.<strong>About simpleshow<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>simpleshow is the global player in AI-based explainer video creation. Based in Berlin, simpleshow helps companies in over 70 countries simplify complex messages through smart, scalable video communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Media Contact<br>Susanne Ilemann<br><a href=\"mailto:press@d-id.com\">press@d-id.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The joint company will serve 1,500+ large enterprise customers worldwide, hundreds of which are Fortune companies, with the world\u2019s most advanced AI-driven video-creation and corporate communication platform. September 16, 2025 \u2013 \u00a0D-ID, the leading platform for the generation of digital humans, today announced its acquisition of AI video pioneer simpleshow for an undisclosed amount. 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