D-ID Announces simpleshow Acquisition to Create a Digital Human and AI Video Powerhouse

The joint company will serve 1,500+ large enterprise customers worldwide, hundreds of which are Fortune companies, with the world's most advanced AI-driven video-creation and corporate communication platform.

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- D-ID, the leading platform for the generation of digital humans, today announced its acquisition of AI video pioneer simpleshow for an undisclosed amount. Operating under the D-ID brand, the newly formed joint company is set to revolutionize enterprise communication through the power of conversational visual agents, immediately assuming a leading position in the Enterprise AI Video and Interactive Avatar markets.

The combined company unites D-ID's cutting-edge interactive AI Visual Agents and AI avatar technologies with simpleshow's industry-leading explainer video maker. It will offer the most comprehensive, enterprise-grade platform for human-like, two-way video communication.

With over 15 years of experience in AI-driven video creation, simpleshow serves a global enterprise customer base of more than 1,500 corporate clients, mainly Fortune companies. Combining this expertise with D-ID's pioneering real-time avatar technology will enable companies to deploy fully digital employees across a wide range of corporate functions.

Whether it's a sales development representative, product expert, trainer, coach, or HR onboarding assistant - 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.  The solution is scalable, multilingual, secure, and easy to integrate into existing workflows.

"Our vision is to make corporate communication more human, scalable, and efficient," says Gil Perry, CEO and co-founder of D-ID. "By combining the two companies' tech stacks and providing simpleshow's clients with advanced AI solutions, we are well-positioned to lead the Interactive Digital Human market."

"At the heart of this partnership are shared values - simplicity, innovation, and a deep commitment to empowering enterprise communication," says simpleshow CEO Karsten Boehrs. "D-ID and simpleshow complement each other perfectly: real-time avatar technology meets strength in scalable video creation. Together, we're unlocking powerful new possibilities for our clients by combining intuitive storytelling with the next generation of digital human interaction."

"We've 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's best real–time digital humans with the most trusted enterprise story–telling engine," said Manish Agarwal, General Partner at AVP. "It's rare to see two tech stacks snap together this cleanly, and even rarer to combine complementary customer bases. We're excited to continue to support a world-class team that's redefining how businesses communicate and engage in the AI era."

Ansgar Gruendler, Head of DACH Region at Tata Communications comments:  "simpleshow has been a trusted partner for years in creating engaging animated learning content. We had an early look at the new joint solution - and we're 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."

"D-ID has been a trusted partner in creating engaging AI avatar-driven content," commented Brad Bigelow, CEO of Acolyte. "We had an early look at the new joint solution - and we're genuinely impressed. Combining a streamlined  video creation flow with real-time interaction helps us stay ahead in AI-driven process optimization for user engagement."

"At Microsoft, we see potential in the acquisition of simpleshow by D-ID," said Annie Pearl, CVP and GM, Azure Experiences and Ecosystems, Microsoft.  "The integration of D-ID's advanced visual agents with simpleshow's streamlined video creation platform creates a powerful, enterprise-grade solution, all backed by the security and scale of Azure."

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 the UI for the AI age. The companies expect to complete the merger in Q4 2025, subject to regulatory approval.

About D-ID
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.

About simpleshow
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.

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