Press release: Candyspace joins Quantiphi

Ben Tresham
Benjamin Tresham
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London, UK –  9 February 2026 – Quantiphi, an award-winning AI-first digital engineering company, today announced the acquisition of Candyspace, a London-based digital product agency whose work reaches millions of users daily through clients such as ITV, Rolls-Royce, Mazda, MS Now and The Royal Mint.

The acquisition expands Quantiphi’s presence in the UK and European markets and unites two industry leaders at the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital experience design. Together, the companies will create next-generation products that combine Quantiphi’s AI expertise with Candyspace’s human-centred design and engineering excellence to deliver intelligent, adaptive, and emotionally engaging user experiences.

We are witnessing one of the most profound transformations in computing history, Computers can now perceive and understand our world in ways once unimaginable. Bringing together our capabilities, we are not just advancing technology—we are humanising AI. We are shaping a new paradigm where intelligence is expressed through experiences that feel intuitive, empathetic, and deeply personal—systems that truly understand, anticipate, and inspire.

Reghu Hariharan, Co-founder of Quantiphi.

 

 

The combined company brings together:

  • Quantiphi’s AI Leadership – Deep expertise in Generative, Conversational, and Agentic AI; Computer Vision; and Natural Language Understanding.
  • Candyspace’s Design and Engineering Heritage – Proven track record creating multi-award-winning digital products that empower users and drive measurable business outcomes.
  • A Shared Vision – To move beyond traditional interfaces and create experiences that evolve alongside the humans they serve.

Joining forces with Quantiphi at this pivotal moment fills us with extraordinary excitement. Our passion has always been to build digital products that are loved by users and drive business outcomes for our clients. With Quantiphi’s AI capabilities, we can now create experiences that were once impossible—products that see, learn, and respond in real time.

Matt Simpson, Managing Director of Candyspace.

 

 

This acquisition strengthens Quantiphi’s global delivery capabilities across Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Automotive and Manufacturing, accelerating its vision to make AI accessible and impactful for every business.

About Quantiphi

Quantiphi is an award-winning AI-first digital engineering company driven by the desire to solve transformational problems at the heart of business. Combining deep industry expertise, disciplined cloud and data-engineering practices, and cutting-edge AI research, Quantiphi delivers measurable business impact at unprecedented speed and scale.

About Candyspace

Candyspace is a London-based digital product agency that designs, builds, and optimises high-performing digital products for global brands. From websites and mobile apps to commerce platforms, Candyspace creates experiences that inspire, empower, and enable users worldwide.

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