Building the future of AI-powered digital experiences
At Candyspace, we have always operated at the forefront of technology’s most pivotal moments. We launched just before the first iPhone changed the world in 2007, we navigated the shift from siloed channels to seamless multi-platform experiences, and we guided our clients through the Cloud and SaaS revolutions.
Today, we are immersed in the third – and perhaps biggest – revolution in our history: the age of Artificial Intelligence.
To capitalise on this opportunity and to ensure we continue to deliver on our vision of "Digital products loved by everyone," we are thrilled to announce that Candyspace has been acquired by Quantiphi, an award-winning, global, AI-first digital engineering company.
Creating an AI-native digital experience powerhouse
By joining forces with Quantiphi, we are creating an AI-native digital experience powerhouse that unites Candyspace’s heritage in human-centered product design and engineering with Quantiphi’s world-class AI capabilities.
Quantiphi is a true heavyweight in the AI sector – recognised as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Generative AI Consulting and Implementation. They bring deep leadership in:
- Generative, conversational, and agentic AI
- Computer vision and natural language understanding
- Advanced data engineering
By combining these AI-native capabilities with our proven track record of creating digital products used by millions of users every day, we are able to operate in the sweetspot between artificial intelligence and digital experience.
What this means for our clients and partners
Our goal has always been to create digital products loved by users that drive value for the business, and that mission is now significantly accelerated.
Here is what you can expect:
- Intelligent and adaptive products: We can now help businesses build next-generation digital products that see, learn, and respond in real time.
- End-to-end transformation: From AI-powered insight and strategy through to world-class digital interfaces that drive adoption and growth.
- Industry expertise: We now have a strengthened ability to deliver at scale across industry sectors in both B2C and B2B.
What is not changing are the culture, values and ways of working that our clients and partners expect from Candyspace, and as part of Quantiphi we will offer the same ambition, passion, and empathy – underpinned by kindness and collaboration—as we always have done.
Our management, leadership, and project teams remain exactly as before, but they are now backed by a global team of 3,500 AI experts.
Looking ahead
As we move into this next phase, Candyspace’s two founders, Tom Thorne and Martin Brierley, will be moving on to new adventures. Under the leadership of managing director Matt Simpson, we will continue to operate as Candyspace, a Quantiphi company.
We are not just advancing technology: we are humanising AI. Together with Quantiphi, we are shaping a new future where intelligence is translated into real, usable value for people.
We look forward to exploring how these expanded capabilities can help our current and future clients navigate the AI era and deliver the next generation of extraordinary digital experiences that drive a return for their businesses.
